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A23 SLA

2018 Seat Leon

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SLA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 73,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 69,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 69,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 55,388 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 55,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,339 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 40,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,179 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 6 Feb 2023 27,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,381 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 22,381 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,600 miles

Offside Rear 2 Nails in tyre

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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A23 SLA is a 2018 Seat Leon in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 41,887 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 A23 SLA, 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 8 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 SLA?

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What year was A23 SLA registered?

A23 SLA is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is A23 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SLA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A23 SLA have outstanding finance?

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