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BP66 SYJ

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP66 SYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 109,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum level

Fail 29 Apr 2026 109,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum level

Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 69,845 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 26 May 2020 48,673 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 May 2020 48,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

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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BP66 SYJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP66 SYJ, 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 BP66 SYJ registered?

BP66 SYJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is BP66 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP66 SYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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