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AY18 XRM

2018 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,656 mi
Last recorded60,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XRM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 60,656 miles

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

Rear tyres both slightly stepping inner edges 225.40.18

Pass 26 Jun 2025 54,515 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,145 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,985 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 35,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 33,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,071 miles

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

Offside Lower sill damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2021 30,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower sill damaged

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 XRM is a 2018 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

AY18 XRM is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AY18 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 XRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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