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BG16 OZC

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 OZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/ F Tyre wearing low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear Coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,772 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 52,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil below the minimum mark

Pass 1 Dec 2020 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2019 23,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 23,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BG16 OZC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 BG16 OZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG16 OZC registered?

BG16 OZC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is BG16 OZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 OZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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