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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L40 XMXMOT history

L40 XMX is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 20 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 126,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L40 XMX black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,579 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 XMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 XMX was last recorded at 126,579 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,610 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,969 miles
Average per year
10,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,579 miles
  • 2025 – 121,610 miles
  • 2024 – 116,094 miles
  • 2023 – 112,527 miles
  • 2022 – 102,767 miles
  • 2021 – 93,617 miles
  • 2020 – 88,191 miles
  • 2019 – 78,095 miles
  • 2018 – 56,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,579 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear close to limit change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,579 miles (+4,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,579 miles
    Test number
    762589168868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear close to limit change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass121,610 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,610 miles
    Test number
    239265931103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,094 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,094 miles
    Test number
    749824713953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,527 miles (+9,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    169345883083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass102,767 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,767 miles
    Test number
    449577501633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    753470424613
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges. Nearside and Offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars
  7. Fail93,617 miles (+5,426)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    911989017502
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges. Nearside and Offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars
  8. Pass88,191 miles (+10,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    381315384820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass78,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    371843276290
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail78,095 miles (+22,047)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    213708279102
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass56,048 miles (+11,769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,048 miles
    Test number
    151605053992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,279 miles
    Test number
    119783175057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 XMX

Does L40 XMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 XMX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 XMX?
The MOT on L40 XMX is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 XMX done?
L40 XMX was recorded at 126,579 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 10,559 miles a year.
Has L40 XMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 XMX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 XMX 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 L40 XMX find?
L40 XMX passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit change asap.

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