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AY18 XRK

2018 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,108 mi
Last recorded65,108 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XRK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 65,108 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,384 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 48,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,051 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 34,051 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,699 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 23,699 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,900 miles

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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AY18 XRK is a 2018 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY18 XRK, 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

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What year was AY18 XRK registered?

AY18 XRK is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AY18 XRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 XRK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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