CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO65 XBE

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,892 mi
Last recorded105,892 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 XBE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 105,892 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 105,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,016 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 76,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO65 XBE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO65 XBE, 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 SO65 XBE?

You can check the full history of SO65 XBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO65 XBE registered?

SO65 XBE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is SO65 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 XBE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO65 XBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO65 XBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.