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YL16 XLA

2016 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Seat Leon Diesel 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 102,345 miles on the clock, averaging 11,010 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for YL16 XLA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,010

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading102,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,235
Average per year11,010
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL16 XLA 28k47k65k84k102k '19'25'23

Check YL16 XLA

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,345 miles
Since last MOT+21,235 miles
PASS
Mileage81,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,110 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage69,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage62,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,768 miles
PASS
Mileage50,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage40,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,210 miles
PASS
Mileage28,494 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Seat Leon

These are the most commonly reported problems on Seat Leon models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 XLA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About YL16 XLA

What car is YL16 XLA?

YL16 XLA is a red Seat Leon, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2016.

What is the mileage of YL16 XLA?

The last recorded mileage for YL16 XLA was 102,345 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL16 XLA passed its MOT?

YL16 XLA has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is YL16 XLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL16 XLA is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is YL16 XLA?

YL16 XLA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.