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AF66 RFY

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,573 mi
Last recorded83,573 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 RFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,573 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear discs corroding

TPMS light on indicating low pressures

Fail 16 Sep 2025 83,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear discs corroding

TPMS light on indicating low pressures

Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,687 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,711 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AF66 RFY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF66 RFY, 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 10 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 AF66 RFY registered?

AF66 RFY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AF66 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 RFY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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