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SG16 BVO

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 BVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 95,002 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 95,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 83,961 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 83,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,723 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front wheel stations pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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SG16 BVO is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 SG16 BVO, 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 SG16 BVO registered?

SG16 BVO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is SG16 BVO safe to buy?

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