2018 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · MA18 SXZ
2018 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 74,124 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MA18 SXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 74,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA18 SXZ 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 (MA18 SXZ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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.
MA18 SXZ Mileage History
- 15/03/202351,844 mi
- 14/03/202461,989 mi+10,145 mi
- 20/03/202568,180 mi+6,191 mi
- 20/03/202568,180 mi
- 27/04/202674,124 mi+5,944 mi
Average of roughly 7,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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