2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · YJ18 XTA
2018 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 48,699 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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YJ18 XTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 48,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ18 XTA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Leon (YJ18 XTA) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YJ18 XTA Mileage History
- 07/01/202224,429 mi
- 11/01/202330,119 mi+5,690 mi
- 12/01/202436,595 mi+6,476 mi
- 09/01/202542,105 mi+5,510 mi
- 12/01/202648,699 mi+6,594 mi
Average of roughly 6,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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