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DG16 BJV

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 BJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 70,242 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 60,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges,tread on 3mm

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,810 miles

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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DG16 BJV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 DG16 BJV, 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 DG16 BJV registered?

DG16 BJV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is DG16 BJV safe to buy?

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