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FA16 FXW

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 FXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 69,896 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 61,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 48,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 33,881 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2020 33,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,034 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

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 FXW is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXW, 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

How do I check the history of FA16 FXW?

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What year was FA16 FXW registered?

FA16 FXW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is FA16 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 FXW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA16 FXW have outstanding finance?

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