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FG16 NVK

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,973 mi
Last recorded53,973 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 NVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 53,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,936 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,996 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 42,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 29,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 18,043 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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FG16 NVK is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG16 NVK, 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

How do I check the history of FG16 NVK?

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What year was FG16 NVK registered?

FG16 NVK is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is FG16 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 NVK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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