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R27 MTC

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 MTC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 75,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2026 74,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,198 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,194 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 68,519 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,913 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,148 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 51,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 13,238 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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R27 MTC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R27 MTC, 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 R27 MTC registered?

R27 MTC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 February 2016.

Is R27 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 MTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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