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FV66 OPU

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 OPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 52,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 45,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 22,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 20,283 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 20,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and has small cut, but not appearing to reach ply/cords ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 16,160 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 11,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 11,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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FV66 OPU is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV66 OPU, 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 FV66 OPU registered?

FV66 OPU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is FV66 OPU safe to buy?

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