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SEAT Leon

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L18 NVOMOT history

L18 NVO is a red diesel SEAT Leon first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

L18 NVO red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
162,279 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NVO was last recorded at 162,279 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 16,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,376 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
16,903 miles
Average per year
7,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,279 miles
  • 2023 – 145,376 miles
  • 2022 – 133,492 miles
  • 2021 – 131,251 miles
  • 2020 – 129,464 miles
  • 2019 – 127,126 miles
  • 2018 – 124,645 miles
  • 2017 – 121,881 miles
  • 2016 – 117,367 miles
  • 2015 – 114,303 miles
  • 2014 – 109,643 miles
  • 2013 – 103,754 miles
  • 2012 – 95,319 miles
  • 2011 – 74,615 miles
  • 2010 – 53,943 miles
  • 2009 – 42,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,279 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryMultiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,279 miles (+16,903)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,279 miles
    Test number
    801677075845
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,376 miles
    Test number
    380137132107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,364 miles (+11,872)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,364 miles
    Test number
    973508012876
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass133,492 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,492 miles
    Test number
    606260757911
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail133,478 miles (+18)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    692564921125
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail133,460 miles (+2,209)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,460 miles
    Test number
    844490869826
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,251 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,251 miles
    Test number
    448959121168
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass129,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,464 miles
    Test number
    361727663300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,464 miles (+2,338)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,464 miles
    Test number
    243630559236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass127,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    212318477810
    • 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))

  11. Fail127,126 miles (+2,481)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    344654878418
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass124,645 miles (+2,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,645 miles
    Test number
    520951409564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass121,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,881 miles
    Test number
    806982531246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,872 miles (+4,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,872 miles
    Test number
    974721577962
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

  15. Pass117,367 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    135341482760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass114,303 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    839460015176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,643 miles (+5,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    927715104143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass103,754 miles (+8,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    845219403152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass95,319 miles (+20,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    549447912140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,615 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    255730911436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail74,542 miles (+20,599)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    266989701156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass53,943 miles (+11,151)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    334350320159
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUneven tyre wear on inner edges of rear tyres

  23. Pass42,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    261860629460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 NVO

Does L18 NVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 NVO expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 NVO?
The MOT on L18 NVO expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 NVO done?
L18 NVO was recorded at 162,279 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 7,707 miles a year.
Has L18 NVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NVO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 NVO 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 L18 NVO find?
L18 NVO passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components ); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm, and 2 more.

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