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LX16 FCM

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 FCM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,168 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 80,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 74,524 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 60,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 51,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,982 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 42,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,514 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres cracking, nearside has small bulges in outer sidewall, however could be due to tyre construction.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 37,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres cracking, nearside has small bulges in outer sidewall, however could be due to tyre construction.

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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LX16 FCM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LX16 FCM, 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 LX16 FCM registered?

LX16 FCM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is LX16 FCM safe to buy?

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Does LX16 FCM have outstanding finance?

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