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FC16 MVE

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,330 mi
Last recorded140,330 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 MVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 140,330 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 134,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 126,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 109,825 miles

Front brakes imbalanced

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and starting to mis shape (5.2.3 (e))

oil residue lower engine

Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,987 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 106,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,597 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

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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FC16 MVE is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FC16 MVE, 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 FC16 MVE registered?

FC16 MVE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is FC16 MVE safe to buy?

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