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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L13 DCOMOT history

L13 DCO is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

L13 DCO black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
204,227 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 DCO was last recorded at 204,227 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,221 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,227 miles
  • 2022 – 197,200 miles
  • 2021 – 191,517 miles
  • 2020 – 187,654 miles
  • 2019 – 174,838 miles
  • 2018 – 157,569 miles
  • 2017 – 136,327 miles
  • 2016 – 116,045 miles
  • 2015 – 97,990 miles
  • 2014 – 91,930 miles
  • 2013 – 85,031 miles
  • 2012 – 79,456 miles
  • 2010 – 72,904 miles
  • 2009 – 59,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,227 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll tyres feathered on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTpms light onRecorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • O/S/R tyre on legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • 1/2 N/S/R side light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/S/F tyre close to legal limit, N/S/R tyre on legal limit, N/S/F tyre on legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,227 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    204,227 miles
    Test number
    134979586769
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Fail204,221 miles (+7,021)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,221 miles
    Test number
    117520482776
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Pass197,200 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,200 miles
    Test number
    747286229979
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail197,200 miles (+5,683)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,200 miles
    Test number
    977170777084
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass191,517 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    191,517 miles
    Test number
    526372264108
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades catching, still clearing screen ok

  6. Fail191,517 miles (+3,863)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,517 miles
    Test number
    944415542781
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades catching, still clearing screen ok

  7. Pass187,654 miles (+39)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    187,654 miles
    Test number
    535490104436
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre on legal limit

  8. Fail187,615 miles (+12,777)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,615 miles
    Test number
    599533007782
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre on legal limit

  9. Pass174,838 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,838 miles
    Test number
    242709181934
    • Advisory1/2 N/S/R side light not working
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to legal limit, N/S/R tyre on legal limit, N/S/F tyre on legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

  10. Fail174,830 miles (+17,261)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,830 miles
    Test number
    903700829563
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Advisory1/2 N/S/R side light not working
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to legal limit, N/S/R tyre on legal limit, N/S/F tyre on legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

  11. Pass157,569 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,569 miles
    Test number
    461918773684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail157,471 miles (+21,144)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,471 miles
    Test number
    217377489354
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass136,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,327 miles
    Test number
    510346905407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,327 miles (+20,282)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,327 miles
    Test number
    172752325442
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass116,045 miles (+18,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,045 miles
    Test number
    998161612995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail97,990 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    519250745002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass97,990 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    697060145082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    359825244028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,930 miles (+6,899)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    485605144036
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass85,031 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    657211373078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,973 miles (+5,517)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    409140773054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  22. Pass79,456 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    275815772064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,371 miles (+6,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,371 miles
    Test number
    597762462093
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass72,904 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    170248640352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass72,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    444995340141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,761 miles (+13,078)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    220105430465
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre as nail in very close to tyre wall

  27. Pass59,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    191050099080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 DCO

Does L13 DCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 DCO expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 DCO?
The MOT on L13 DCO expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 DCO done?
L13 DCO was recorded at 204,227 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 10,432 miles a year.
Has L13 DCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DCO has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 DCO 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 L13 DCO find?
L13 DCO passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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