SEAT Leon
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc
C5 HLUMOT history
C5 HLU is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 14 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 31,120 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 31,120 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 HLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Leon
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 14 Jun 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 HLU was last recorded at 31,120 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 28,541 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,579 miles
- Average per year
- 1,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 31,120 miles
- 2025 – 28,541 miles
- 2024 – 24,658 miles
- 2023 – 23,018 miles
- 2022 – 22,815 miles
- 2021 – 21,446 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass31,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
8 tests since 10 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass31,120 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 31,120 miles
- Test number
- 687370979866
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail31,120 miles (+2,579)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,120 miles
- Test number
- 822182162574
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass28,541 miles (+3,883)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 28,541 miles
- Test number
- 500827957320
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass24,658 miles (+1,640)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 24,658 miles
- Test number
- 348789710180
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (cracked in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass23,018 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 23,018 miles
- Test number
- 457259116121
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail23,018 miles (+203)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,018 miles
- Test number
- 171309560255
- DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass22,815 miles (+1,369)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 22,815 miles
- Test number
- 407768714097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 21,446 miles
- Test number
- 614566493673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 HLU
- Does C5 HLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HLU is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 HLU?
- The MOT on C5 HLU is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 HLU done?
- C5 HLU was recorded at 31,120 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,960 miles a year.
- Has C5 HLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 HLU has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 HLU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 HLU find?
- C5 HLU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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