BV16 FXC

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
BLACK
Engine
1197 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
43,019 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 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 43,019 miles. While it has a valid MOT until May 2026, the pattern of neglect in brakes, tyres, and suspension requires thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,989 miles per year, with a notable spike in 2024 to 18,812 miles, indicating above-average wear and tear.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-04-28 (pads) after 4 years of advisories.
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories from 2019-03-02 through 2023-04-28.
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories from 2019-03-02 through 2022-05-20.
  • Recurring suspension arm wear advisories from 2022-05-20 through 2023-04-28.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-05-20, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate repair of failures.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) for a 2016 model.

Mileage history

Mar 2019: 43,019 mi PASSFeb 2020: 55,998 mi PASSMay 2020: 56,762 mi PASSMay 2021: 65,037 mi FAILMay 2021: 65,037 mi PASSMay 2022: 79,639 mi FAILMay 2022: 79,639 mi PASSApr 2023: 91,508 mi FAILApr 2023: 91,508 mi PASSMay 2024: 110,320 mi PASSMay 2025: 121,923 mi FAILMay 2025: 121,923 mi PASS122k82k43kMar 2019May 2025

MOT test history — 8/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2019 PASS 43,019 mi
MINOR Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY both rear tyres slightly out of shape
Feb 2020 PASS 55,998 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 56,762 mi None recorded
May 2021 FAIL 65,037 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 65,037 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2022 FAIL 79,639 mi
MAJOR Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
May 2022 PASS 79,639 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2023 FAIL 91,508 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2023 PASS 91,508 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2024 PASS 110,320 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2025 FAIL 121,923 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
May 2025 PASS 121,923 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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