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BC18 PHY

2018 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,703 mi
Last recorded84,703 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 PHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 84,703 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 84,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,443 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,698 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,821 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 37,776 miles

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

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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BC18 PHY is a 2018 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc 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 BC18 PHY, 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 BC18 PHY registered?

BC18 PHY is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is BC18 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 PHY 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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