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BJ16 VNM

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VNM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge == worn low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 63,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,530 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

light / surface corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,965 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 VNM is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

BJ16 VNM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BJ16 VNM safe to buy?

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