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YY16 XBU

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 XBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 104,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,585 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 51,437 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 18 Nov 2020 39,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 28,918 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 28,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 XBU is a 2016 Seat Leon in White 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 YY16 XBU, 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.

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What year was YY16 XBU registered?

YY16 XBU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is YY16 XBU safe to buy?

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