2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · MH18 VGD
2018 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 69,149 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH18 VGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 69,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH18 VGD 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 (MH18 VGD) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tint (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tint (0.1 (d))”.
MH18 VGD Mileage History
- 07/07/202351,778 mi
- 06/09/202460,889 mi+9,111 mi
- 24/04/202561,578 mi+689 mi
- 15/04/202669,043 mi+7,465 mi
- 20/04/202669,149 mi+106 mi
Average of roughly 6,232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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