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AV18 VLM

2018 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,691 mi
Last recorded122,691 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 VLM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 122,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,837 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 115,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,083 miles

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers. component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Fail 2 Mar 2023 60,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers. component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (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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AV18 VLM is a 2018 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV18 VLM, 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.

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What year was AV18 VLM registered?

AV18 VLM is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AV18 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 VLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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