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YE18 VVY

2018 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,839 mi
Last recorded53,839 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 VVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,839 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre misshapen

Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,041 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,102 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 41,100 miles

Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 34,409 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 34,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 21,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 10,331 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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YE18 VVY 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 YE18 VVY, 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 YE18 VVY registered?

YE18 VVY is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 May 2018.

Is YE18 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 VVY 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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