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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc

L27 BAUMOT history

L27 BAU is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 6 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 48,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L27 BAU grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,710 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
6 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BAU was last recorded at 48,710 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,922 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,788 miles
Average per year
6,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,710 miles
  • 2025 – 40,922 miles
  • 2024 – 34,064 miles
  • 2023 – 26,766 miles
  • 2021 – 18,593 miles
  • 2020 – 12,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,710 miles
    Test number
    812486647758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail48,710 miles (+7,788)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,710 miles
    Test number
    907224627485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass40,922 miles (+6,858)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,922 miles
    Test number
    388065950875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm remaining (O/S/F) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm remaining (1.5mm is a fail) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass34,064 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,064 miles
    Test number
    111125297056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit but legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail34,064 miles (+7,298)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,064 miles
    Test number
    709895396101
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber thin and splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit but legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass26,766 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    984963182798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,593 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,593 miles
    Test number
    430872050500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    12,854 miles
    Test number
    281054061137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BAU

Does L27 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BAU is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BAU?
The MOT on L27 BAU is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BAU done?
L27 BAU was recorded at 48,710 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,933 miles a year.
Has L27 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BAU has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 BAU 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 L27 BAU find?
L27 BAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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