2016 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · FM65 VHZ
2016 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 80,777 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM65 VHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 80,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FM65 VHZ 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 (FM65 VHZ) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FM65 VHZ Mileage History
- 12/02/202353,566 mi
- 28/01/202470,104 mi+16,538 mi
- 11/01/202573,318 mi+3,214 mi
- 13/01/202573,413 mi+95 mi
- 12/01/202680,777 mi+7,364 mi
Average of roughly 9,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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