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BJ16 AKV

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,099 mi
Last recorded54,099 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 AKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2025 54,099 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 46,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 33,980 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 27,630 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,779 miles

Offside Front shocker dust cover loose

Pass 3 Jun 2019 13,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 13,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 10,421 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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BJ16 AKV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ16 AKV, 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 BJ16 AKV registered?

BJ16 AKV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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