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BT16 ZDV

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,413 mi
Last recorded111,413 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 ZDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 111,413 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 111,413 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,195 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 103,195 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 87,564 miles

covers fitted

covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2022 87,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

covers fitted

covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,533 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm advise replacement (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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BT16 ZDV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT16 ZDV, 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 BT16 ZDV registered?

BT16 ZDV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BT16 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 ZDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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