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YY16 SJX

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,158 mi
Last recorded84,158 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 SJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 84,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,466 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Wiper Smearing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 63,355 miles

Front Wiper Smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,042 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 45,609 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 45,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,566 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,780 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 33,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,860 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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YY16 SJX is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY16 SJX, 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 YY16 SJX registered?

YY16 SJX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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