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FM65 NEY

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,602 mi
Last recorded148,602 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 NEY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 148,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 140,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,803 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 90,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,323 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 81,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,447 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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FM65 NEY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue 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 NEY, 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 NEY registered?

FM65 NEY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is FM65 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 NEY 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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