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YC18 VSJ

2018 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,612 mi
Last recorded31,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 VSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 31,612 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 31,612 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 21,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 14,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 9,199 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 7,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 5,268 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 5,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear outer lamp damaged no white light showing

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 VSJ is a 2018 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 VSJ, 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 VSJ?

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What year was YC18 VSJ registered?

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

Is YC18 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 VSJ 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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