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J70 SMX

2019 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,429 mi
Last recorded95,429 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Seat Leon37,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 95,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 89,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlights tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 89,351 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlights tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 51,726 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,214 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 75,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 67,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front,inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 51,193 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 49,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,991 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 45,991 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 31,952 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 27,087 miles

Nail in o/sr tyre to close to the edge to repair.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Recommend e-tis brake bleed as brake pedel has slight travel.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,087 miles

Nail in o/sr tyre to close to the edge to repair.

Recommend e-tis brake bleed as brake pedel has slight travel.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,970 miles

brake pedal traval more than normal

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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J70 SMX is a 2019 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2019 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 37,684 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 J70 SMX, 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 7 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J70 SMX is a 2019 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2019.

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