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YB18 ARU

2018 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,496 mi
Last recorded78,496 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 ARU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 78,496 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 78,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,452 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 ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 51,802 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 ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 43,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 27,735 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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YB18 ARU is a 2018 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB18 ARU, 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 YB18 ARU registered?

YB18 ARU is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is YB18 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB18 ARU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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