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N18 LDG

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,817 mi
Last recorded90,817 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 LDG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 90,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 101,429 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 101,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 87,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 87,555 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,717 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,362 miles

both front tyres low on tread

steering column lower joint worn

Fail 4 Nov 2024 80,356 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joint sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

steering column lower joint worn

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,027 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,689 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded heavily

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,357 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,557 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,657 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,888 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,164 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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N18 LDG is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 N18 LDG, 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 10 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 N18 LDG registered?

N18 LDG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 October 2016.

Is N18 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 LDG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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