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LX16 FCN

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

31,411 mi
Last recorded31,411 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 FCN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,411 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under floor covers are present, preventing inspection of components

Fail 26 Feb 2026 31,411 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under floor covers are present, preventing inspection of components

Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underfloor covers fitted and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 12 Mar 2025 27,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underfloor covers fitted and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 4 Mar 2024 24,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on Inner Edge, Tread Depth 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 20,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread whole circumference 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts and perished on shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover sill and engine under trays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 24 Feb 2023 20,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread whole circumference 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts and perished on shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover sill and engine under trays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 20 Feb 2023 20,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 17,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2022 17,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2021 14,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 11,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,748 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 8,748 miles

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

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 FCN is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LX16 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

LX16 FCN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is LX16 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 FCN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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