2016 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · YF16 EBZ
2016 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 95,609 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF16 EBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 95,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YF16 EBZ 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 (YF16 EBZ) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF16 EBZ Mileage History
- 28/07/202278,822 mi
- 28/07/202278,822 mi
- 08/08/202383,617 mi+4,795 mi
- 22/07/202488,897 mi+5,280 mi
- 05/08/202595,609 mi+6,712 mi
Average of roughly 5,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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