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BN18 FTE

2018 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,594 mi
Last recorded30,594 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 FTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,594 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 30,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 26,362 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 26,362 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 22,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 20,095 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 20,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 14,826 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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BN18 FTE is a 2018 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc 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 BN18 FTE, 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

How do I check the history of BN18 FTE?

You can check the full history of BN18 FTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN18 FTE registered?

BN18 FTE is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BN18 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 FTE 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.

Does BN18 FTE have outstanding finance?

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