2016 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SEAT
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BEIGE
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 February 2027 (247 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,585 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 46/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Seat has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 14,585 miles.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,562 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage between 2021 and 2022 (13,975 miles in 12 months, then 2,090 miles in 12 months).
Things to check
- Emissions failures recorded on 5 separate occasions (Mar 2022, Feb 2024, Feb 2026) — a recurring and serious issue.
- Tyre advisories noted on 4 separate occasions (Feb 2025, Feb 2026) — indicates a persistent wear item.
- Windscreen wiper failures recorded on 2 separate occasions (Mar 2022) — minor but recurring.
- Significant drop in annual mileage between 2021 (13,975 miles) and 2022 (2,090 miles) — suggests periods of low or no use.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2022): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-17, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistently low annual mileage (5,562 miles/yr) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 14,585 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | PASS | 20,400 mi | None recorded |
| May 2021 | PASS | 34,375 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 36,465 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 36,465 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 43,285 mi |
ADVISORY Fuel cap seal cracked
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 48,469 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 48,469 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 52,361 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 56,220 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 56,399 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AE16 YXR, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.