2017 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · A27 MTE
2017 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 69,625 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A27 MTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 69,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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A27 MTE 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 2017 Seat Leon (A27 MTE) between October 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
A27 MTE Mileage History
- 01/10/202456,826 mi
- 03/10/202566,928 mi+10,102 mi
- 03/10/202566,928 mi
- 21/05/202669,625 mi+2,697 mi
- 22/05/202669,625 mi
Average of roughly 7,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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