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FV16 UVW

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 UVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 33,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 27,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 23,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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FV16 UVW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV16 UVW, 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 FV16 UVW?

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What year was FV16 UVW registered?

FV16 UVW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is FV16 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 UVW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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