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YB18 PFF

2018 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 PFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,641 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 120,641 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low uneven across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low uneven across tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2025 107,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low uneven across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low uneven across tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 93,435 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 74,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 58,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,522 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 PFF is a 2018 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFF, 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 YB18 PFF registered?

YB18 PFF is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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The MOT history for YB18 PFF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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