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SEAT Leon

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L30 XHXMOT history

L30 XHX is a blue diesel SEAT Leon first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L30 XHX blue SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,596 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 XHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 XHX was last recorded at 105,596 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,594 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,596 miles
  • 2025 – 100,272 miles
  • 2024 – 96,499 miles
  • 2023 – 91,573 miles
  • 2022 – 84,080 miles
  • 2021 – 73,625 miles
  • 2020 – 67,434 miles
  • 2019 – 63,598 miles
  • 2017 – 58,948 miles
  • 2016 – 50,513 miles
  • 2015 – 45,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance across rear axle see brake efficiency printout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,596 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    923678975815
    • 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. Fail105,594 miles (+5,322)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,594 miles
    Test number
    233392304254
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass100,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,272 miles
    Test number
    457583455732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail100,272 miles (+3,773)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,272 miles
    Test number
    878943567081
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure rocking due to seat mounting bracket loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure rocking due to seat mounting brack loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    723593713183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,499 miles (+4,926)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    167709521569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing slightly from centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass91,573 miles (+51)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    892499211056
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance across rear axle see brake efficiency printout (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,522 miles (+7,442)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,522 miles
    Test number
    438082584859
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has a large punctured hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Provides no washer fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Provides no washer fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance across rear axle see brake efficiency printout (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,080 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,080 miles
    Test number
    209289911616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,226 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    669820019379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,625 miles (+6,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    107285584648
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,434 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    345041093225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    551214496803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail63,598 miles (+4,650)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    144272144214
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass58,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    440367654564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,948 miles (+8,435)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    322192491458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    762360794277
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake discs corroded and pitted

  18. Fail50,513 miles (+5,035)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    373511537106
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake discs corroded and pitted

  19. Pass45,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,478 miles
    Test number
    418784693837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge worn

Questions about L30 XHX

Does L30 XHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 XHX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 XHX?
The MOT on L30 XHX is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 XHX done?
L30 XHX was recorded at 105,596 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,453 miles a year.
Has L30 XHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 XHX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 XHX 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 XHX find?
L30 XHX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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