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FT16 OPA

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 OPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 114,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 106,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,603 miles
Pass 5 May 2020
Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,670 miles

Coolant leak coolant below min level ()

Nearside Front wheel arch split / damaed

Fail 5 Apr 2019 45,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant below min level ()

Nearside Front wheel arch split / damaed

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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FT16 OPA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FT16 OPA, 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 FT16 OPA?

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What year was FT16 OPA registered?

FT16 OPA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is FT16 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 OPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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