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BL16 GMZ

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 GMZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,522 miles

Nearside rear wheel distorted

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,770 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 57,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,692 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres out of shape and cracked

Emissions too clean to read

Front shocks damp

Rear shocks damp

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepping

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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BL16 GMZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BL16 GMZ, 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 BL16 GMZ registered?

BL16 GMZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BL16 GMZ safe to buy?

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