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R25 RSD

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 RSD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,874 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 90,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit - Advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,896 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 55,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,825 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brakes require further inspection

Coil springs corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 28,400 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2019 12,844 miles

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

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

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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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R25 RSD is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R25 RSD, 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.

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What year was R25 RSD registered?

R25 RSD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2016.

Is R25 RSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 RSD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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