2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · FA18 VEV
2018 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 79,955 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA18 VEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 79,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FA18 VEV 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 (FA18 VEV) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FA18 VEV Mileage History
- 15/08/202353,827 mi
- 30/07/202465,254 mi+11,427 mi
- 30/07/202465,254 mi
- 17/03/202572,365 mi+7,111 mi
- 12/03/202679,955 mi+7,590 mi
Average of roughly 10,152 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: Good
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- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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