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YC18 MMJ

2018 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,092 mi
Last recorded179,092 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 MMJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 179,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 179,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 143,445 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 143,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,847 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 110,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,274 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,208 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts in poor condition ( advise renewing ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

full under body covers/shields missing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 69,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,257 miles

engine under tray fitted

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 MMJ is a 2018 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MMJ, 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 YC18 MMJ registered?

YC18 MMJ is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 April 2018.

Is YC18 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 MMJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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