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S3 MKR

2015 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,734 mi
Last recorded112,734 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 96,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,599 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 67,599 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened upper locking nut damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 49,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,053 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 41,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,302 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 32,250 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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S3 MKR is a 2015 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S3 MKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 MKR registered?

S3 MKR is a 2015 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 July 2015.

Is S3 MKR safe to buy?

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