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FN16 HDO

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 HDO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 86,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,259 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,118 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 32,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 32,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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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FN16 HDO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 FN16 HDO, 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 FN16 HDO registered?

FN16 HDO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is FN16 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN16 HDO 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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