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FA16 FYU

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,395 mi
Last recorded74,395 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 FYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 74,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,932 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,934 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 FYU is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

FA16 FYU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is FA16 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 FYU shows 9 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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