2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · SB18 XLW
2018 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 76,835 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB18 XLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 76,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SB18 XLW 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 (SB18 XLW) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SB18 XLW Mileage History
- 04/08/202252,495 mi
- 18/07/202359,945 mi+7,450 mi
- 22/05/202469,877 mi+9,932 mi
- 20/05/202576,832 mi+6,955 mi
- 20/05/202576,835 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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