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2018 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · CY18 LDL

CY18 LDL

2018 SEAT Leon (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 85,260 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2018 · Bangor
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,260 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1197cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 21 July 2025 at 85,260 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The tester recorded no defects at that test. Prior to this, the vehicle failed on 21 July 2025 at 85,258 miles and again on 25 July 2024 at 71,168 miles, yet in both instances the DVSA entry lists no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. The clean pass on 25 July 2023 at 55,726 miles supports a broadly consistent condition profile. Annual mileage averages around 10,658 miles against an eight-year lifespan, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 55,726 miles in July 2023, rising to 71,169 by July 2024 and 85,260 by July 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data. The sparse history with three passes and two defect-free failures offers little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given that no tester advisories exist to confirm their condition. The absence of corrosion or exhaust emission flags in the record is reassuring, but DVSA entries with zero defects across five tests may omit wear not yet at test threshold. Verify the two same-day fail-and-pass pairs reflect genuine re-tests rather than data anomalies. Given the clean trajectory and ordinary mileage, the Leon shows no recorded pattern of worsening mechanical risk. Physical checks of tyre tread depth, wiper function and underbody structural integrity remain prudent before purchase.
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CY18 LDL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
  • 85,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CY18 LDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (CY18 LDL) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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CY18 LDL Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202355,726 mi
  2. 25/07/202471,168 mi+15,442 mi
  3. 25/07/202471,169 mi+1 mi
  4. 21/07/202585,258 mi+14,089 mi
  5. 21/07/202585,260 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 14,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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