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YW16 TJY

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,525 mi
Last recorded61,525 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 TJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 55,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,236 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 30,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 21,324 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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YW16 TJY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW16 TJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YW16 TJY?

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What year was YW16 TJY registered?

YW16 TJY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 August 2016.

Is YW16 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 TJY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW16 TJY have outstanding finance?

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