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FD15 XLT

2015 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,176 mi
Last recorded160,176 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 160,176 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged all bulbs correct colour and working

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 160,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged all bulbs correct colour and working

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 138,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 138,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,244 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,661 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XLT is a 2015 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

FD15 XLT is a 2015 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2015.

Is FD15 XLT safe to buy?

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