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BJ16 BNV

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 BNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,260 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn (225/40r18)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,582 miles

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

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 BNV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BNV, 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 BNV registered?

BJ16 BNV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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