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BT18 VEW

2018 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,316 mi
Last recorded72,316 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 VEW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 65,286 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,701 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 46,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 35,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 21,026 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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BT18 VEW is a 2018 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT18 VEW, 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 BT18 VEW registered?

BT18 VEW is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is BT18 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 VEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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