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FM65 NEO

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,853 mi
Last recorded124,853 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 NEO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 124,853 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,291 miles

Front Undertray Fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre tread marked in yellow. ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,555 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 82,469 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,437 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 55,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 NEO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

FM65 NEO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is FM65 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 NEO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM65 NEO have outstanding finance?

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