2016 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · FE16 VHV
2016 SEAT Leon (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 39,460 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE16 VHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 39,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE16 VHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Leon (FE16 VHV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FE16 VHV Mileage History
- 25/03/202329,212 mi
- 27/03/202432,262 mi+3,050 mi
- 22/03/202535,343 mi+3,081 mi
- 01/04/202535,390 mi+47 mi
- 20/03/202639,460 mi+4,070 mi
Average of roughly 3,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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