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FA16 EEF

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,873 mi
Last recorded107,873 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 EEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch cover damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2025 102,990 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2025 102,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 98,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Plus front n/s brake backing plate missing ////wheel arch cover damaged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 95,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 93,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 85,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,951 miles

under trays fitted

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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FA16 EEF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FA16 EEF, 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 FA16 EEF registered?

FA16 EEF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is FA16 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 EEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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