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FM65 NFC

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,073 mi
Last recorded107,073 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 107,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,872 miles

Nearside Front day time running light out

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

front subframe rusty and rear axle

Fail 21 Oct 2024 91,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front day time running light out

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

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

front subframe rusty and rear axle

Pass 10 Jun 2023 81,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 72,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,770 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 59,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,028 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 NFC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NFC, 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 FM65 NFC registered?

FM65 NFC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is FM65 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 NFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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