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FX16 ZSK

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,449 mi
Last recorded101,449 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 ZSK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 101,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 101,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,632 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,457 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 56,457 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,885 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 19,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s + o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 ZSK is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

FX16 ZSK is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is FX16 ZSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 ZSK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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