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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 December 2026 (189 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,251 mi
AI verdict AVOID 45/100
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 64% pass rate and 27,251 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated failures and advisories for critical safety components warrant a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 11,556 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent period of lower usage (6,115 miles in 2024).
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2025): Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous brake failure on 2023-12-15, immediately rectified but indicates past neglect.
- Dangerous tyre defect on 2023-12-15, showing a clear escalation from advisory to dangerous.
- Recurring Offside Rear Shock Absorber advisory from 2023-12-15, escalating to a major failure in 2024-12-14.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-20, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,556 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 27,251 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 45,626 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 45,626 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 61,137 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 77,505 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | FAIL | 93,869 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 93,869 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 99,984 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 99,984 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 114,552 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 114,552 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD66 GUW, 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.