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
- 21 May 2027 (341 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,055 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 24,055 miles. The timing belt is a known model weakness for this age.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 8,782 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes in the 10-year MOT history.
Things to check
- 2024-04-13: Failed MOT for emissions and exhaust issues, though retested and passed.
- 2026-05-22: Latest MOT includes MINOR defects for CV boot and coil spring, indicating current wear.
- Recurring advisories for Tyres (2021, 2023) and Exhaust (2023, 2024) suggest ongoing maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-21, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, normal mileage of 8,782 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects in the MOT history.
- Recent emissions failure (2024) was immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 24,055 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 31,660 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 36,423 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 42,418 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 58,763 mi |
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 58,774 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 71,150 mi |
PRS Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 71,150 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 82,165 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 91,291 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 OVF, 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.