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PM16 FLY

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM16 FLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but readable (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 116,407 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but readable (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,244 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,920 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,048 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 33,044 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

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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PM16 FLY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red 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 PM16 FLY, 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 PM16 FLY registered?

PM16 FLY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is PM16 FLY safe to buy?

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