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LR66 FJY

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,611 mi
Last recorded190,611 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 FJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 190,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlight has water inside the lens

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 190,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlight has water inside the lens

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil level low

Pass 22 Jan 2025 173,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly sweating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Water inside headlight

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 173,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly sweating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Water inside headlight

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2025 173,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 153,830 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 137,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 130,861 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 130,861 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 121,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,454 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 102,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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LR66 FJY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LR66 FJY, 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 LR66 FJY registered?

LR66 FJY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is LR66 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 FJY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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