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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L22 RHWMOT history

L22 RHW is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L22 RHW black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,761 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 RHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 RHW was last recorded at 149,761 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,761 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,761 miles
  • 2025 – 147,728 miles
  • 2024 – 138,813 miles
  • 2023 – 125,010 miles
  • 2022 – 119,856 miles
  • 2021 – 111,285 miles
  • 2020 – 95,642 miles
  • 2019 – 88,937 miles
  • 2018 – 77,237 miles
  • 2017 – 64,515 miles
  • 2016 – 52,089 miles
  • 2015 – 39,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,761 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Central Front Coil spring corroded Both sides,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,761 miles
    Test number
    458749502329
    • AdvisoryCentral Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail149,761 miles (+2,033)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,761 miles
    Test number
    420203475517
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass147,728 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,728 miles
    Test number
    652452214180
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coil spring corroded Both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail147,726 miles (+8,913)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,726 miles
    Test number
    730073855316
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coil spring corroded Both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass138,813 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    457674116599
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail138,812 miles (+13,802)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,812 miles
    Test number
    485574378386
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass125,010 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,010 miles
    Test number
    492825479103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,860 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,860 miles
    Test number
    939968457952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    132403451175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail119,856 miles (+8,571)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    369848599452
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass111,285 miles (+15,643)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,285 miles
    Test number
    953382328007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,642 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    951886637188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,937 miles
    Test number
    391221289328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,937 miles (+11,700)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,937 miles
    Test number
    170160692943
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass77,237 miles (+12,722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    444175305557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,515 miles (+12,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    928987715947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,089 miles (+12,486)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,089 miles
    Test number
    193523803237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    549560508954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 RHW

Does L22 RHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 RHW is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 RHW?
The MOT on L22 RHW is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 RHW done?
L22 RHW was recorded at 149,761 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 9,947 miles a year.
Has L22 RHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 RHW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 RHW 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 L22 RHW find?
L22 RHW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central coil spring corroded all; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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