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FG16 OYF

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,853 mi
Last recorded89,853 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 OYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 86,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 79,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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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FG16 OYF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black 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 OYF, 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 OYF?

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What year was FG16 OYF registered?

FG16 OYF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is FG16 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 OYF 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.

Does FG16 OYF have outstanding finance?

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