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YW16 VUA

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 VUA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 87,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 80,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 66,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,709 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 VUA is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

YW16 VUA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is YW16 VUA safe to buy?

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