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FA65 AFO

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,226 mi
Last recorded184,226 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 AFO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 184,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 161,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 132,683 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,016 miles

Front brake discs, slight lip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 62,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs, slight lip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,543 miles

Front Inner 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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FA65 AFO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FA65 AFO, 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.

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What year was FA65 AFO registered?

FA65 AFO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is FA65 AFO safe to buy?

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