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2020 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · KP20 ABK

KP20 ABK

2020 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2020. Recorded mileage 64,811 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2020 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 May 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (19 May 2026)
Recorded Mileage
64,811 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 May 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 19 May 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, following a clean MOT pass on 6 May 2025 at 51,737 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful re-tests. The fact that the most recent inspection resulted in no recorded defects or advisories suggests that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying issues identified by the tester rather than allowing faults to persist across multiple testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between the April 2023 test at 28,236 miles and the 2024 test at 40,491 miles, the car covered 12,255 miles, indicating more intensive use during that specific period. The subsequent interval of 11,246 miles covered between April 2024 and May 2025 shows a steady usage pattern, which generally prevents accelerated wear on mechanical components like suspension bushings and the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the failures in April 2024 and April 2025. While the record does not list the specific reasons for these failures, the immediate re-tests often involve minor consumable items such as light bulbs, wiper blades, or minor brake adjustments. Given the lack of advisories in the latest report, there is no immediate evidence of escalating structural corrosion or failing suspension components. However, a check of the brake discs for thinning and the play in the control arms remains advisable to ensure the issues documented in the digital history have been permanently resolved.
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KP20 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
  • 64,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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KP20 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 11:43
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Seat Leon (KP20 ABK) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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KP20 ABK Mileage History

  1. 15/04/202440,491 mi
  2. 15/04/202440,491 mi
  3. 17/04/202551,734 mi+11,243 mi
  4. 06/05/202551,737 mi+3 mi
  5. 23/04/202664,811 mi+13,074 mi

Average of roughly 12,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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