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W12 EAL

2018 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,902 mi
Last recorded42,902 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 EAL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 42,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2025 66,026 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 38,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm in parts (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 34,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 29,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 25,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 19,810 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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W12 EAL is a 2018 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W12 EAL, 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 W12 EAL registered?

W12 EAL is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2018.

Is W12 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 EAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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