No, Y597 AUT is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for Y597 AUT?

The MOT for Y597 AUT is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 December 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of Y597 AUT?

The recorded mileage for Y597 AUT is 117,712 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y597 AUT ULEZ compliant?

No, Y597 AUT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · Y597 AUT

Y597 AUT

2001 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 117,712 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: SEAT LEON
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/12/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 117,712 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/12/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 117,712 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2001
Engine: 1781cc

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Y597 AUT Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
117,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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Y597 AUT Mileage History

11/12/2023111,443 mi
11/12/2023111,443 mi
17/12/2024114,978 mi+3,535 mi
16/12/2025117,707 mi+2,729 mi
13/04/2026117,712 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 2,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y597 AUT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 02:58

MOT Analysis

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 2001 Seat Leon (Y597 AUT) between December 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Suspect brake bleeding required. (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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