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S26 FBA

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,449 mi
Last recorded61,449 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 FBA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 61,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 99,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 56,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 45,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 42,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 78,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,050 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 36,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,183 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 29,183 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,690 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 21,097 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 10,425 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,776 miles

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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S26 FBA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S26 FBA, 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

How do I check the history of S26 FBA?

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What year was S26 FBA registered?

S26 FBA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is S26 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 FBA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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