2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · DE68 AAJ
2018 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 44,420 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE68 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 44,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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DE68 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Leon (DE68 AAJ) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DE68 AAJ Mileage History
- 16/09/202322,447 mi
- 30/09/202431,107 mi+8,660 mi
- 19/09/202537,831 mi+6,724 mi
- 19/09/202537,831 mi
- 17/09/202644,420 mi+6,589 mi
Average of roughly 7,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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