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YF18 OHC

2018 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,279 mi
Last recorded118,279 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 112,113 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 112,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 111,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,903 miles

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,938 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

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 OHC is a 2018 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

YF18 OHC is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is YF18 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 OHC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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