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FX16 FHO

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,713 mi
Last recorded120,713 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 FHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 120,713 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,531 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,729 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,914 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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FX16 FHO 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 75%.

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 FX16 FHO, 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 FX16 FHO registered?

FX16 FHO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is FX16 FHO safe to buy?

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