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2017 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · FA17 BVO

FA17 BVO

2017 SEAT Leon (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 40,724 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2017 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
40,724 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 18 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1197cc
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FA17 BVO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
  • 40,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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FA17 BVO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 02:07
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 2017 Seat Leon (FA17 BVO) between April 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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FA17 BVO Mileage History

  1. 16/04/202419,913 mi
  2. 20/05/202530,474 mi+10,561 mi
  3. 20/05/202530,474 mi
  4. 14/05/202640,724 mi+10,250 mi
  5. 14/05/202640,724 mi

Average of roughly 10,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2017 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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