2016 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · LK16 YMZ
2016 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2016. Recorded mileage 94,987 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK16 YMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 94,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK16 YMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Leon (LK16 YMZ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
LK16 YMZ Mileage History
- 24/06/202346,771 mi
- 02/06/202461,123 mi+14,352 mi
- 28/05/202576,174 mi+15,051 mi
- 05/06/202694,299 mi+18,125 mi
- 27/06/202694,987 mi+688 mi
Average of roughly 16,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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