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BGZ 9744

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,340 mi
Last recorded89,340 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 9744
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear upper coil spring rubber missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

Fail 12 Nov 2024 89,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling devise arm broken / repaired (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear upper coil spring rubber missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

possible fuel leak under engine cover

Fail 18 Oct 2023 80,404 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

possible fuel leak under engine cover

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,598 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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BGZ 9744 is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BGZ 9744, 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 BGZ 9744 registered?

BGZ 9744 is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is BGZ 9744 safe to buy?

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