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SEAT Leon

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

K8 VUKMOT history

K8 VUK is a red petrol SEAT Leon first used on 26 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

K8 VUK red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,653 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VUK was last recorded at 78,653 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,653 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,653 miles
  • 2025 – 77,144 miles
  • 2024 – 75,728 miles
  • 2023 – 74,910 miles
  • 2022 – 73,598 miles
  • 2021 – 72,477 miles
  • 2020 – 71,401 miles
  • 2019 – 70,262 miles
  • 2018 – 68,377 miles
  • 2017 – 65,501 miles
  • 2016 – 62,367 miles
  • 2015 – 52,554 miles
  • 2014 – 46,116 miles
  • 2013 – 38,283 miles
  • 2012 – 29,141 miles
  • 2011 – 20,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,653 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer not clamped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    554097045339
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail78,653 miles (+1,509)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    525493518910
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,144 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,144 miles
    Test number
    898623036988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,728 miles
    Test number
    551577071783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,728 miles (+818)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,728 miles
    Test number
    231237577234
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass74,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    870822031076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,909 miles (+1,311)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,909 miles
    Test number
    900108868651
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass73,598 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,598 miles
    Test number
    122084500109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,477 miles (+1,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,477 miles
    Test number
    697514808569
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,401 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,401 miles
    Test number
    464771279151
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer not clamped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail71,401 miles (+1,139)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,401 miles
    Test number
    193709749685
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer not clamped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass70,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    123290246854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight drag on brake

  13. Fail70,262 miles (+1,885)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    457848954688
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight drag on brake

  14. Pass68,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,377 miles
    Test number
    726728858845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,377 miles (+2,876)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,377 miles
    Test number
    813986226827
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  16. Pass65,501 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    533642229459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,367 miles (+9,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    557249786283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

  18. Pass52,554 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    657937255120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,116 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,116 miles
    Test number
    399847854104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,283 miles (+9,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,283 miles
    Test number
    855400163109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,141 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    178099462408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,624 miles
    Test number
    206945621096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VUK

Does K8 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VUK is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 VUK?
The MOT on K8 VUK is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VUK done?
K8 VUK was recorded at 78,653 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
Has K8 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VUK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 VUK 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 K8 VUK find?
K8 VUK passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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