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FG16 XMK

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,099 mi
Last recorded221,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 221,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 194,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 182,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 155,972 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,193 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 XMK is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMK, 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 FG16 XMK registered?

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

Is FG16 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 XMK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG16 XMK have outstanding finance?

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