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SEAT Leon

Orange · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

F12 SPNMOT history

F12 SPN is an orange diesel SEAT Leon first used on 20 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

F12 SPN orange SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,697 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F12 SPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F12 SPN was last recorded at 173,697 miles on 13 May 2026, 5,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,591 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,106 miles
Average per year
9,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,697 miles
  • 2025 – 168,591 miles
  • 2024 – 158,270 miles
  • 2023 – 149,818 miles
  • 2022 – 144,462 miles
  • 2021 – 138,657 miles
  • 2020 – 127,843 miles
  • 2019 – 117,357 miles
  • 2018 – 108,535 miles
  • 2017 – 104,418 miles
  • 2016 – 82,962 miles
  • 2015 – 68,292 miles
  • 2014 – 52,527 miles
  • 2013 – 42,529 miles
  • 2012 – 31,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,697 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,697 miles (+5,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,697 miles
    Test number
    262849379365
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. Pass168,591 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,591 miles
    Test number
    930543603933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,568 miles (+10,298)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,568 miles
    Test number
    267774587430
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Behind clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi separating
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and subframe corroded
  4. Pass158,270 miles (+8,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,270 miles
    Test number
    569700539312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass149,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,818 miles
    Test number
    983757512089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,817 miles (+5,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,817 miles
    Test number
    980105149195
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  7. Pass144,462 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    658720740335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,657 miles (+10,814)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,657 miles
    Test number
    374901869638
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass127,843 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    622562102778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,522 miles (+10,165)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,522 miles
    Test number
    218326112389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass117,357 miles (+8,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    117,357 miles
    Test number
    194126733332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,535 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,535 miles
    Test number
    961419030610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,418 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    131740814733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,275 miles
    Test number
    503160571282
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail100,266 miles (+17,304)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    742579315629
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass82,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    441320072283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,959 miles (+14,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    735902864602
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  18. Pass68,292 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    186020325063
    • NoteSlight damage to both rear tyre sidewalls
  19. Fail68,280 miles (+15,753)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,280 miles
    Test number
    177169715035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to both rear tyre sidewalls
  20. Pass52,527 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    669705254051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,529 miles (+10,720)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    136059053033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,809 miles
    Test number
    327220562067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F12 SPN

Does F12 SPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F12 SPN is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F12 SPN?
The MOT on F12 SPN is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F12 SPN done?
F12 SPN was recorded at 173,697 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 9,991 miles a year.
Has F12 SPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F12 SPN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on F12 SPN 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 F12 SPN find?
F12 SPN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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