2016 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · YJ65 ABC
2016 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 143,609 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YJ65 ABC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 143,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YJ65 ABC Mileage History
- 08/02/201949,621 mi
- 06/02/202072,932 mi+23,311 mi
- 06/02/202072,932 mi
- 08/02/202187,971 mi+15,039 mi
- 07/02/2022105,678 mi+17,707 mi
- 01/03/2023116,784 mi+11,106 mi
- 20/02/2024123,583 mi+6,799 mi
- 20/02/2025133,377 mi+9,794 mi
- 20/02/2025133,377 mi
- 20/02/2026143,609 mi+10,232 mi
- 20/02/2026143,609 mi
Average of roughly 13,365 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YJ65 ABC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Leon (YJ65 ABC) between February 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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