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BV66 ZWN

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,326 mi
Last recorded79,326 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 ZWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,160 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 67,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,737 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 56,737 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected track rod end insecure to steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected track rod end insecure to steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 48,315 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 48,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has cracked and perished around the entire circumference on the inner and outer shoulders cords are visible between the splits 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2022 35,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked but no cords showing during test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 35,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked but no cords showing during test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 24,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 17,235 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 17,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 17,076 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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BV66 ZWN is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BV66 ZWN, 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 BV66 ZWN registered?

BV66 ZWN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is BV66 ZWN safe to buy?

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