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SEAT Leon

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L19 BMXMOT history

L19 BMX is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L19 BMX grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
148,653 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 BMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L19 BMX was last recorded at 148,653 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,676 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
7,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,653 miles
  • 2025 – 147,676 miles
  • 2024 – 147,213 miles
  • 2023 – 145,132 miles
  • 2022 – 138,907 miles
  • 2021 – 125,891 miles
  • 2020 – 118,937 miles
  • 2019 – 107,565 miles
  • 2018 – 97,524 miles
  • 2016 – 79,278 miles
  • 2015 – 70,740 miles
  • 2014 – 64,882 miles
  • 2013 – 57,975 miles
  • 2012 – 49,034 miles
  • 2010 – 36,760 miles
  • 2009 – 28,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,653 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (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))
  • AdvisoryFloorplans corroded but not deemed excessive
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,653 miles (+977)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    318907525345
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryFloorplans corroded but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,676 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,676 miles
    Test number
    507581959498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,674 miles (+461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,674 miles
    Test number
    883136411771
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass147,213 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,213 miles
    Test number
    448651152046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,203 miles (+2,071)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,203 miles
    Test number
    362850684365
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing bolt nut missing, securing nut loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg heavily corroded section missing. (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass145,132 miles (+6,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,132 miles
    Test number
    506438019361
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,907 miles (+13,016)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,907 miles
    Test number
    144896107628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,891 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    425655234468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,740 miles (+6,803)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,740 miles
    Test number
    325965301017
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,937 miles (+11,372)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    827771299842
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON THE LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass107,565 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,565 miles
    Test number
    327640806729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail107,563 miles (+10,039)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,563 miles
    Test number
    236739803180
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,524 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,524 miles
    Test number
    820641027305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail97,508 miles (+18,230)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,508 miles
    Test number
    243914194438
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass79,278 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,278 miles
    Test number
    940847588645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    167022745491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail70,740 miles (+5,858)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    399236035084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,882 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,882 miles
    Test number
    657177434071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,880 miles (+6,905)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,880 miles
    Test number
    848604134044
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass57,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,975 miles
    Test number
    497454423006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail57,975 miles (+8,941)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,975 miles
    Test number
    138143623421
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass49,034 miles (+12,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    497396312073
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre at 2mm

  23. Pass36,760 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,760 miles
    Test number
    283818170213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail36,523 miles (+8,185)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    431301770275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,338 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,338 miles
    Test number
    862159179237
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted in rear may not be being used in accordance with makers instructions. ADVISE CAUTION/ATTENTION.

Questions about L19 BMX

Does L19 BMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 BMX expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 BMX?
The MOT on L19 BMX expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 BMX done?
L19 BMX was recorded at 148,653 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 7,055 miles a year.
Has L19 BMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 BMX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 BMX 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 L19 BMX find?
L19 BMX failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 3 dangerous defects and 3 advisories: nearside front integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill area; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 3 more.

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