SEAT Leon
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L23 TCTMOT history
L23 TCT is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 18 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 140,904 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 TCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Leon
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 18 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 TCT was last recorded at 140,904 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,575 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,329 miles
- Average per year
- 6,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,904 miles
- 2025 – 137,575 miles
- 2024 – 132,491 miles
- 2023 – 128,215 miles
- 2022 – 120,289 miles
- 2021 – 118,241 miles
- 2020 – 111,821 miles
- 2019 – 107,277 miles
- 2018 – 101,199 miles
- 2017 – 95,175 miles
- 2016 – 83,299 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,904 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,904 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 140,904 miles
- Test number
- 147070674862
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,904 miles (+3,329)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,904 miles
- Test number
- 627285352301
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,575 miles (+5,084)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 137,575 miles
- Test number
- 227170756009
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rear of wing liner broken but not fouling on the wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,491 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 132,491 miles
- Test number
- 605737645966
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail132,491 miles (+4,276)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,491 miles
- Test number
- 139355597957
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,215 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 128,215 miles
- Test number
- 398770779915
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail128,215 miles (+7,926)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,215 miles
- Test number
- 450444338478
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 120,289 miles
- Test number
- 590252860577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,289 miles (+2,048)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,289 miles
- Test number
- 285615075841
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,241 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 118,241 miles
- Test number
- 526482575776
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail118,241 miles (+6,420)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,241 miles
- Test number
- 630143885222
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,821 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,821 miles
- Test number
- 522813540187
- AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn - Replace when pads due!
Pass107,277 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,277 miles
- Test number
- 697410896398
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,199 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 101,199 miles
- Test number
- 243786720654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,199 miles (+6,024)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,199 miles
- Test number
- 294923981669
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,175 miles (+11,876)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 95,175 miles
- Test number
- 564166865852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,299 miles
- Test number
- 466909061146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,299 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,299 miles
- Test number
- 959466359260
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about L23 TCT
- Does L23 TCT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 TCT is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 TCT?
- The MOT on L23 TCT is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 TCT done?
- L23 TCT was recorded at 140,904 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,036 miles a year.
- Has L23 TCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 TCT has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 TCT 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 L23 TCT find?
- L23 TCT passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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