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BF18 UMS

2018 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,795 mi
Last recorded158,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 UMS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 158,795 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 158,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 137,655 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2024 114,594 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 89,121 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 62,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 33,869 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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BF18 UMS is a 2018 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF18 UMS, 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 BF18 UMS registered?

BF18 UMS is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is BF18 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 UMS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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