2016 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · FL16 MVY
2016 SEAT Leon (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 91,700 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL16 MVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 91,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FL16 MVY 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 (FL16 MVY) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL16 MVY Mileage History
- 13/02/202373,266 mi
- 26/02/202479,481 mi+6,215 mi
- 24/02/202585,006 mi+5,525 mi
- 25/02/202585,006 mi
- 23/02/202691,700 mi+6,694 mi
Average of roughly 6,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- LED Headlight FailureModerate
Individual LEDs or the control board fail. The units are sealed and must be replaced entirely.
- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
Plastic housing cracks or the seal fails, leading to coolant loss.
- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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