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FM16 BFU

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,339 mi
Last recorded97,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 BFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,339 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 89,968 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel inner bead rim damaged / NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,086 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 73,086 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has tear in tyre cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,970 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 59,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 49,369 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,831 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 38,577 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and Undertrays 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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FM16 BFU is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM16 BFU, 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 FM16 BFU registered?

FM16 BFU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is FM16 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 BFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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