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PK16 FZJ

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 FZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 74,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,032 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,536 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,679 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres inner sidewall small lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,872 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 30,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 PLUS SLIGHT STRESS CRACKS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 PLUS SLIGHT STRESS CRACKS (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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PK16 FZJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK16 FZJ, 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 PK16 FZJ registered?

PK16 FZJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is PK16 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK16 FZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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