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YF18 JVN

2018 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,693 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,769 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,852 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 41,846 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 34,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,546 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 25,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut in tyre down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 JVN 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 YF18 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

YF18 JVN is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is YF18 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 JVN 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.

Does YF18 JVN have outstanding finance?

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