2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · NL68 FDY
2018 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 126,163 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL68 FDY Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 126,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL68 FDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Leon (NL68 FDY) between July 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NL68 FDY Mileage History
- 27/07/202147,378 mi
- 18/08/202147,401 mi+23 mi
- 16/08/202257,273 mi+9,872 mi
- 09/08/202375,738 mi+18,465 mi
- 16/08/202496,723 mi+20,985 mi
- 07/08/2025117,029 mi+20,306 mi
- 07/08/2025117,029 mi
- 03/09/2026126,162 mi+9,133 mi
- 07/09/2026126,163 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15,404 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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