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BC16 TLV

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,290 mi
Last recorded169,290 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 TLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,290 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 169,290 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 153,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,781 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,2,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,3,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,4,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 31,880 miles

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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BC16 TLV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC16 TLV, 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 BC16 TLV registered?

BC16 TLV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BC16 TLV safe to buy?

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