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AB16 YEL

2018 Seat Leon

Orange Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,604 mi
Last recorded43,604 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 YEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,604 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 38,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 33,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 20,295 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perished on outer edge (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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AB16 YEL is a 2018 Seat Leon in Orange with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 41,887 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 AB16 YEL, 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 8 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB16 YEL registered?

AB16 YEL is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is AB16 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 YEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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