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BV16 FWC

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FWC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 41,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,212 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from rear view mirror

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,479 miles

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

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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BV16 FWC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BV16 FWC, 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 BV16 FWC registered?

BV16 FWC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BV16 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 FWC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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