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MA53 MCS

2018 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 MCS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 58,512 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,711 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 51,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,734 miles

oil level low

Fail 27 Sep 2024 118,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2023 42,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,277 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 24,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,201 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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MA53 MCS is a 2018 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA53 MCS, 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.

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What year was MA53 MCS registered?

MA53 MCS is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is MA53 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 MCS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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