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BA16 VBZ

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 90,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,335 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 44,335 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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BA16 VBZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA16 VBZ, 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.

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What year was BA16 VBZ registered?

BA16 VBZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is BA16 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 VBZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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