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SEAT Leon

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

C5 LEDMOT history

C5 LED is a blue diesel SEAT Leon first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

C5 LED blue SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,315 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LED was last recorded at 118,315 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,892 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,423 miles
Average per year
7,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,315 miles
  • 2025 – 113,892 miles
  • 2024 – 109,835 miles
  • 2023 – 105,243 miles
  • 2022 – 98,987 miles
  • 2021 – 93,830 miles
  • 2020 – 89,177 miles
  • 2019 – 84,752 miles
  • 2018 – 73,731 miles
  • 2017 – 60,175 miles
  • 2016 – 45,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,315 miles
    Test number
    125294318957
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail118,315 miles (+4,423)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,315 miles
    Test number
    228960173208
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass113,892 miles (+4,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,892 miles
    Test number
    852759927666
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass109,835 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    733796658329
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail109,835 miles (+4,592)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    648444370549
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass105,243 miles (+6,256)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    881204420285
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass98,987 miles (+5,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,987 miles
    Test number
    793411939860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass93,830 miles (+4,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,830 miles
    Test number
    881670973089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass89,177 miles (+4,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    649898521220
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes are delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass84,752 miles (+11,021)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    199028479342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,731 miles (+13,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,731 miles
    Test number
    915649560467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass60,175 miles (+14,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    534656113435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed
  13. Pass45,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    482679400804
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted to vehicle

Questions about C5 LED

Does C5 LED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LED is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LED?
The MOT on C5 LED is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LED done?
C5 LED was recorded at 118,315 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,236 miles a year.
Has C5 LED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LED has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LED 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 LED find?
C5 LED passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front.

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