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FD15 FBX

2015 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,758 mi
Last recorded166,758 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 FBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 166,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 166,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Oct 2021 144,905 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,899 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened misting of oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened misting of oil (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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FD15 FBX is a 2015 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD15 FBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD15 FBX registered?

FD15 FBX is a 2015 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is FD15 FBX safe to buy?

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