2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · YO18 CUX
2018 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 97,596 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO18 CUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 97,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO18 CUX 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 (YO18 CUX) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
YO18 CUX Mileage History
- 25/07/202373,563 mi
- 25/07/202373,563 mi
- 09/05/202491,948 mi+18,385 mi
- 16/04/202595,235 mi+3,287 mi
- 29/04/202697,596 mi+2,361 mi
Average of roughly 8,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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