SEAT Leon
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
L26 DEXMOT history
L26 DEX is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 165,540 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 DEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Leon
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 DEX was last recorded at 165,540 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 8,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Sept 2021: 108,154 miles, lower than 139,393 miles on 16 Aug 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 157,286 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,254 miles
- Average per year
- 9,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,540 miles
- 2025 – 157,286 miles
- 2024 – 148,915 miles
- 2023 – 143,817 miles
- 2022 – 143,560 miles
- 2021 – 139,487 miles
- 2020 – 132,594 miles
- 2019 – 124,449 miles
- 2018 – 112,116 miles
- 2017 – 98,107 miles
- 2016 – 86,567 miles
- 2015 – 77,633 miles
- 2014 – 70,705 miles
- 2013 – 53,333 miles
- 2012 – 41,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,540 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryPoor beam patterns on both headlamps due to frosted covers
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Slight damage to swept area of windscreen
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,540 miles (+8,254)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 165,540 miles
- Test number
- 805601958237
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPoor beam patterns on both headlamps due to frosted covers
Pass157,286 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 157,286 miles
- Test number
- 491983798538
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPoor beam images on both headlamps due to frosted covers?
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisorySlight damage to swept area of windscreen
Fail157,285 miles (+8,370)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,285 miles
- Test number
- 421862797066
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPoor beam images on both headlamps due to frosted covers?
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisorySlight damage to swept area of windscreen
Pass148,915 miles (+224)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 148,915 miles
- Test number
- 233674716678
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisorySlight damage to swept area of windscreen
Fail148,691 miles (+4,874)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,691 miles
- Test number
- 798546178599
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification wrong ball joint fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisorySlight damage to swept area of windscreen
Pass143,817 miles (+257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 143,817 miles
- Test number
- 965537371363
- AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion
Pass143,560 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 143,560 miles
- Test number
- 552173379707
- 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))
Pass139,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 139,487 miles
- Test number
- 335700441562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,154 miles (-31,239)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,154 miles
- Test number
- 112508619236
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
Fail139,393 miles (+6,799)9 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,393 miles
- Test number
- 242517743234
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve broken exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside sill damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corrosion
Pass132,594 miles (+192)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 132,594 miles
- Test number
- 255342952676
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail132,402 miles (+7,953)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,402 miles
- Test number
- 512864148164
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass124,449 miles (+12,333)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 124,449 miles
- Test number
- 476530394584
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass112,116 miles (+14,009)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 112,116 miles
- Test number
- 428673414447
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,107 miles (+11,540)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 98,107 miles
- Test number
- 450028018853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,567 miles (+8,934)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 86,567 miles
- Test number
- 663888145711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,633 miles (+6,928)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 77,633 miles
- Test number
- 339527415210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
Pass70,705 miles (+17,372)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 70,705 miles
- Test number
- 538592174257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,333 miles (+473)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,333 miles
- Test number
- 337413173277
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Fail52,860 miles (+11,545)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,860 miles
- Test number
- 546759653242
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Pass41,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 41,315 miles
- Test number
- 468837572224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 DEX
- Does L26 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DEX is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 DEX?
- The MOT on L26 DEX is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 DEX done?
- L26 DEX was recorded at 165,540 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 9,006 miles a year.
- Has L26 DEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 DEX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 DEX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L26 DEX find?
- L26 DEX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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