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LX15 NLC

2015 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX15 NLC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,012 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Outer Side Wall Perishing (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 113,012 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Outer Side Wall Perishing (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms Light On

Pass 27 May 2025 107,757 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 107,757 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 102,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 102,061 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 97,007 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 97,007 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,762 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,604 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired bumper reflector less than 50% showing (1.5.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LX15 NLC is a 2015 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX15 NLC, 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 LX15 NLC registered?

LX15 NLC is a 2015 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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