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FG16 XML

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,005 mi
Last recorded80,005 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 XML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 80,005 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 63,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 50,526 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 26 Aug 2020 40,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,887 miles

under-trays fitted

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 XML is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XML, 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 FG16 XML registered?

FG16 XML is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is FG16 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 XML shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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