SEAT Leon
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
L30 MCAMOT history
L30 MCA is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 190,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 190,957 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,728 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 MCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Leon
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 MCA was last recorded at 190,957 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,246 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,711 miles
- Average per year
- 12,728 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,957 miles
- 2025 – 188,246 miles
- 2024 – 187,866 miles
- 2023 – 185,524 miles
- 2022 – 176,427 miles
- 2021 – 158,266 miles
- 2020 – 145,436 miles
- 2019 – 132,034 miles
- 2018 – 114,710 miles
- 2017 – 91,288 miles
- 2016 – 70,514 miles
- 2015 – 52,405 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,957 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,957 miles (+2,711)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 190,957 miles
- Test number
- 515166502597
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass188,246 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 188,246 miles
- Test number
- 615139912793
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also mechanical components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers / under trays fitted
Fail188,235 miles (+369)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,235 miles
- Test number
- 697017940380
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass187,866 miles (+2,342)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 187,866 miles
- Test number
- 249139496542
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,524 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 185,524 miles
- Test number
- 300694397650
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail185,524 miles (+9,097)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,524 miles
- Test number
- 376751168369
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,427 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 176,427 miles
- Test number
- 611300873807
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail176,427 miles (+18,161)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,427 miles
- Test number
- 389464906052
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust system insecure mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,266 miles (+12,830)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 158,266 miles
- Test number
- 334598704166
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass145,436 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 145,436 miles
- Test number
- 586516574375
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail145,436 miles (+13,402)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,436 miles
- Test number
- 815020573207
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass132,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 132,034 miles
- Test number
- 430694922775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,034 miles (+17,324)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,034 miles
- Test number
- 228446173902
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,710 miles (+23,422)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 114,710 miles
- Test number
- 646519385661
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,288 miles (+20,774)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 91,288 miles
- Test number
- 948924091752
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,514 miles (+18,109)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 70,514 miles
- Test number
- 392482483045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,405 miles
- Test number
- 676483706090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,405 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,405 miles
- Test number
- 907988505410
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L30 MCA
- Does L30 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MCA is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L30 MCA?
- The MOT on L30 MCA is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 MCA done?
- L30 MCA was recorded at 190,957 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 12,728 miles a year.
- Has L30 MCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 MCA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L30 MCA 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 L30 MCA find?
- L30 MCA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.
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