2016 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · YE66 TKF
2016 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 108,324 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE66 TKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 108,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE66 TKF 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 (YE66 TKF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YE66 TKF Mileage History
- 31/03/202381,550 mi
- 23/03/202490,140 mi+8,590 mi
- 17/03/202598,313 mi+8,173 mi
- 28/03/2026108,324 mi+10,011 mi
- 30/03/2026108,324 mi
Average of roughly 8,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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