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YF18 GJK

2018 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,320 mi
Last recorded64,320 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 GJK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,130 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front and rear door slightly dents and damaged but not sharp edges

Fail 20 Dec 2023 60,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

offside front and rear door slightly dents and damaged but not sharp edges

Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,790 miles

front subframe has surface corrosion

plastic sill/floor/engine covers fitted

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,900 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.70mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC SILL FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS

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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YF18 GJK is a 2018 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF18 GJK, 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 YF18 GJK registered?

YF18 GJK is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is YF18 GJK safe to buy?

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