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GD65 XFC

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,572 mi
Last recorded101,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 XFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers poor but clear screen

Fail 1 Feb 2024 82,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers poor but clear screen

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,842 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 65,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 92Y Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,175 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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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GD65 XFC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GD65 XFC, 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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GD65 XFC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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