2017 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · BM17 FHO
2017 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 103,885 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM17 FHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 103,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM17 FHO 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 (BM17 FHO) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
BM17 FHO Mileage History
- 02/02/202492,589 mi
- 12/06/202494,627 mi+2,038 mi
- 14/06/202494,630 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/202598,512 mi+3,882 mi
- 03/09/2026103,885 mi+5,373 mi
Average of roughly 4,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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