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MK15 OPT

2015 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

261,818 mi
Last recorded261,818 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK15 OPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 261,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 218,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 191,108 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 191,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 164,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 164,893 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and n/s/f cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 154,140 miles

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

zero emissions

Fail 29 Dec 2020 153,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big rear bush loose in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

zero emissions

Pass 7 Jan 2020 121,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MK15 OPT is a 2015 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK15 OPT, 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 MK15 OPT registered?

MK15 OPT is a 2015 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is MK15 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK15 OPT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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