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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K21 EXMMOT history

K21 EXM is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

K21 EXM black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,678 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 EXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 EXM was last recorded at 125,678 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 9,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,089 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,589 miles
Average per year
8,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,678 miles
  • 2025 – 116,089 miles
  • 2024 – 111,681 miles
  • 2023 – 106,600 miles
  • 2022 – 101,253 miles
  • 2021 – 96,206 miles
  • 2020 – 90,461 miles
  • 2019 – 80,754 miles
  • 2018 – 71,057 miles
  • 2017 – 51,733 miles
  • 2016 – 39,789 miles
  • 2015 – 28,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,678 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,678 miles (+9,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,678 miles
    Test number
    497881519936
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass116,089 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    175769626667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass111,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,681 miles
    Test number
    181691348450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,681 miles (+5,081)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,681 miles
    Test number
    952892582136
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,600 miles
    Test number
    104823531526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,600 miles (+5,347)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,600 miles
    Test number
    293678207819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,253 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,253 miles
    Test number
    200210988026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,206 miles (+5,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,206 miles
    Test number
    324243849399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,461 miles (+9,707)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    883821770673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    537087640110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,754 miles (+9,697)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    811703688673
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,057 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,057 miles
    Test number
    142342390590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,492 miles (+12,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    932635892355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass51,733 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,733 miles
    Test number
    611880450142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail51,713 miles (+11,924)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    162131528227
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Missing the washer jet and cover (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass39,789 miles (+11,508)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    395917222934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,281 miles
    Test number
    249241945112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 EXM

Does K21 EXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 EXM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 EXM?
The MOT on K21 EXM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 EXM done?
K21 EXM was recorded at 125,678 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,601 miles a year.
Has K21 EXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 EXM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K21 EXM 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 K21 EXM find?
K21 EXM passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust back box corroded.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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