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YC18 LWS

2018 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,987 mi
Last recorded62,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 LWS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 62,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 58,175 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 58,175 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,993 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/bent (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 47,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/bent (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 38,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 19,161 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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YC18 LWS is a 2018 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC18 LWS, 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

How do I check the history of YC18 LWS?

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What year was YC18 LWS registered?

YC18 LWS is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is YC18 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 LWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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