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SG16 BWO

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,464 mi
Last recorded116,464 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 BWO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 116,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 116,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,292 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 109,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 75,817 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 75,817 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 54,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 35,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 20,862 miles

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

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

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

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 BWO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

SG16 BWO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SG16 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 BWO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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