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YE18 VVT

2018 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,078 mi
Last recorded79,078 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 VVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,078 miles

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

front under tray lose

rear heat sheild lose

Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,902 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2024 52,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,843 miles

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

tyre lamp on

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2023 44,843 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

tyre lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 30,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 30,100 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective bank 1 sensor 2 (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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YE18 VVT is a 2018 Seat Leon in Blue with a 999cc 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 YE18 VVT, 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 YE18 VVT registered?

YE18 VVT is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is YE18 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 VVT 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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