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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 August 2026 (67 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,093 mi
AI verdict AVOID 48/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 32,093 miles. The recurring brake and tyre advisories indicate a pattern of reactive maintenance, not a well-cared-for vehicle.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,502 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2025-08-11 (Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements).
- 5 MOT failures across 12 tests, including 2 dangerous tyre defects.
- Recurring brake disc wear advisories (Aug 2019, Aug 2022, Aug 2023).
- Recurring tyre wear advisories (Aug 2021, Aug 2024, Aug 2025).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2022): 5-star safety rating.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 32,093 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working Both front Washers not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 32,097 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 39,006 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 50,297 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 50,300 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 63,861 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 63,861 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 75,348 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 75,348 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 83,674 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 83,674 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 91,563 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre surface slightly damaged (tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP16 XGE, 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.