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FV16 VLX

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,437 mi
Last recorded100,437 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 60,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,121 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 31,413 miles

no emission's blip detected

Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,974 miles

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 VLX is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VLX, 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.

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What year was FV16 VLX registered?

FV16 VLX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FV16 VLX safe to buy?

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Does FV16 VLX have outstanding finance?

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