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FM65 VHX

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 VHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 104,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,372 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,230 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 94,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,245 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,748 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,633 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VHX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHX, 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

How do I check the history of FM65 VHX?

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What year was FM65 VHX registered?

FM65 VHX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is FM65 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 VHX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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