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FM65 JWX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,442 mi
Last recorded133,442 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 JWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

coolant level low

engine oil low

Fail 18 Mar 2026 133,416 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

coolant level low

engine oil low

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,540 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components from view

Pass 6 Apr 2023 123,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 119,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 103,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 89,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 91 V continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray slightly insecure

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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FM65 JWX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM65 JWX, 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 FM65 JWX registered?

FM65 JWX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is FM65 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 JWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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