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NU16 FHV

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,977 mi
Last recorded96,977 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 FHV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

Fail 16 Mar 2026 96,977 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,761 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,327 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL BULDGE ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,327 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Body component insecure HEAT SHIELD (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL BULDGE ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 67,242 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2022 56,980 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 47,482 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 42,944 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 42,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,512 miles

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

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

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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NU16 FHV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 NU16 FHV, 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 NU16 FHV registered?

NU16 FHV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NU16 FHV safe to buy?

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