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SEAT Leon

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

R16 MAMMOT history

R16 MAM is a red petrol SEAT Leon first used on 7 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

R16 MAM red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,148 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MAM was last recorded at 115,148 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,553 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,595 miles
Average per year
6,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,148 miles
  • 2025 – 110,553 miles
  • 2024 – 105,489 miles
  • 2023 – 98,853 miles
  • 2022 – 92,270 miles
  • 2021 – 73,278 miles
  • 2020 – 72,898 miles
  • 2019 – 71,486 miles
  • 2018 – 69,031 miles
  • 2017 – 67,204 miles
  • 2016 – 64,248 miles
  • 2015 – 58,551 miles
  • 2014 – 49,670 miles
  • 2013 – 37,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,148 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arms heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside- suspension components, rear subframe, brake pipes etc
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms heavily corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,148 miles (+4,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,148 miles
    Test number
    783099127132
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside- suspension components, rear subframe, brake pipes etc
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms heavily corroded
  2. Pass110,553 miles (+5,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,553 miles
    Test number
    235765877367
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass105,489 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    935455717477
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail105,466 miles (+6,613)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,466 miles
    Test number
    443855344958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,853 miles (+6,583)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,853 miles
    Test number
    985312461106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,270 miles
    Test number
    394037807717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail92,270 miles (+18,992)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,270 miles
    Test number
    836398067459
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorObligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,278 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    711340154792
    • AdvisoryRusty underside
  9. Pass72,898 miles (+1,412)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    72,898 miles
    Test number
    409407579865
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass71,486 miles (+2,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    71,486 miles
    Test number
    360722020132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass69,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    877475465236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail69,026 miles (+1,822)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    425389039704
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass67,204 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    901028173663
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  14. Pass64,248 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    138328860887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,551 miles (+8,881)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    396587895037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,670 miles (+11,722)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    636023384063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,948 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    816417283091
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWinter tyres have been fitted to the rear wheels should be on front

Questions about R16 MAM

Does R16 MAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MAM is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MAM?
The MOT on R16 MAM is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MAM done?
R16 MAM was recorded at 115,148 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
Has R16 MAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MAM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 MAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 MAM find?
R16 MAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arms heavily corroded; general vehicle condition corroded on underside- suspension components, rear subframe, brake pipes etc; rear suspension arms heavily corroded.

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