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BV66 ZXU

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,493 mi
Last recorded108,493 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 ZXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,493 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,482 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 81,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 65,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,659 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 46,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,123 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 40,123 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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 ZXU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

BV66 ZXU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is BV66 ZXU safe to buy?

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