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YW16 VNB

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,558 mi
Last recorded91,558 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 VNB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,558 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 91,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perish cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perish cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box heat shield partly loose

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,296 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 VNB is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNB, 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

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What year was YW16 VNB registered?

YW16 VNB is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is YW16 VNB safe to buy?

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