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YF18 LJZ

2018 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,210 mi
Last recorded45,210 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 LJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 45,210 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brake discs slightly rusted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 38,339 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 38,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 32,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 28,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 19,639 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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YF18 LJZ is a 2018 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

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

Is YF18 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 LJZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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