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SEAT Leon

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L20 VCTMOT history

L20 VCT is a blue petrol SEAT Leon first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

L20 VCT blue SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
114,827 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 VCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 VCT was last recorded at 114,827 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 3,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2014: 67,775 miles, lower than 69,915 miles on 10 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,066 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,761 miles
Average per year
5,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,827 miles
  • 2020 – 111,066 miles
  • 2019 – 105,765 miles
  • 2018 – 100,628 miles
  • 2017 – 96,221 miles
  • 2016 – 91,712 miles
  • 2015 – 84,692 miles
  • 2014 – 76,780 miles
  • 2013 – 69,915 miles
  • 2012 – 67,322 miles
  • 2011 – 52,698 miles
  • 2010 – 50,059 miles
  • 2009 – 45,182 miles
  • 2007 – 39,402 miles
  • 2006 – 31,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,827 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,827 miles (+3,761)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,827 miles
    Test number
    682373657742
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass111,066 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    859698124859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,765 miles
    Test number
    149862413235
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable exhaust blow.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front subframe.
  4. Fail105,765 miles (+5,137)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,765 miles
    Test number
    295756904599
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable exhaust blow.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front subframe.
  5. Pass100,628 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    359578974548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,621 miles (+4,400)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    122951429700
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  7. Pass96,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    251013642129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,221 miles (+4,509)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    427665689995
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)
  9. Pass91,712 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    274809573285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,711 miles (+7,019)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    235324495359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Fail84,692 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    647364895031
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass84,692 miles (+7,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    887494895046
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass76,780 miles (+9,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,780 miles
    Test number
    255957204175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,775 miles (-2,140)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    389384604106
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass69,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,915 miles
    Test number
    625430403137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail69,915 miles (+2,593)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,915 miles
    Test number
    838470503149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass67,322 miles (+14,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,322 miles
    Test number
    959845962090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,698 miles
    Test number
    468358941091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,698 miles (+2,639)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,698 miles
    Test number
    619641541052
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass50,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,059 miles
    Test number
    213705070063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,059 miles (+4,877)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,059 miles
    Test number
    870815970076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  22. Pass45,182 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,182 miles
    Test number
    110212849035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,402 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,402 miles
    Test number
    414524347437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,365 miles (+7,560)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,365 miles
    Test number
    730501447344
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass31,805 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,805 miles
    Test number
    284988236365
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about L20 VCT

Does L20 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 VCT expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 VCT?
The MOT on L20 VCT expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 VCT done?
L20 VCT was recorded at 114,827 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 5,353 miles a year.
Has L20 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 VCT has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L20 VCT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 VCT find?
L20 VCT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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