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FD15 XLR

2015 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,406 mi
Last recorded96,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,406 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats folded down.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 91,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats folded down.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,256 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,666 miles

Rear Number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,500 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,068 miles

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 XLR is a 2015 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLR, 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.

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What year was FD15 XLR registered?

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

Is FD15 XLR safe to buy?

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