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FA65 EYU

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,624 mi
Last recorded33,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 EYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 33,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sideawall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sideawall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all wheel rims damaged nearside front considerable

Fail 18 Jan 2023 33,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall seen weight weight on the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sideawall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sideawall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all wheel rims damaged nearside front considerable

Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall also light wheel rim damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear both wheel rims light damage

Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall 225/40 x 18 also wheel rim light damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel rim light damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 22,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,896 miles

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 EYU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EYU, 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 EYU registered?

FA65 EYU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is FA65 EYU safe to buy?

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