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FA65 CPO

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

201,056 mi
Last recorded201,056 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 CPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 201,056 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 201,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 197,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 158,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,210 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 144,470 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 131,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,614 miles

Rear items on rear seats unable to fully check seatbelts

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 CPO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA65 CPO, 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 FA65 CPO registered?

FA65 CPO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is FA65 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA65 CPO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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