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FM65 VHZ

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,777 mi
Last recorded80,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 VHZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,413 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 73,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 70,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 53,566 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,895 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 41,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 41,790 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All fours have slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 VHZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

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

Is FM65 VHZ safe to buy?

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