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SEAT Leon

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L5 GECMOT history

L5 GEC is a red diesel SEAT Leon first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

L5 GEC red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,172 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GEC was last recorded at 135,172 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 4,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,994 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,178 miles
Average per year
6,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,172 miles
  • 2025 – 130,994 miles
  • 2024 – 124,710 miles
  • 2023 – 119,105 miles
  • 2022 – 111,423 miles
  • 2021 – 102,665 miles
  • 2019 – 94,603 miles
  • 2018 – 90,032 miles
  • 2017 – 83,247 miles
  • 2016 – 75,749 miles
  • 2015 – 70,844 miles
  • 2014 – 63,951 miles
  • 2013 – 51,409 miles
  • 2011 – 41,277 miles
  • 2010 – 34,436 miles
  • 2009 – 27,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,172 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords S-WALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,172 miles (+4,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,172 miles
    Test number
    564824130003
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,994 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    171117015927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail130,990 miles (+6,280)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,990 miles
    Test number
    988010782492
    • 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,710 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,710 miles
    Test number
    410071510306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,105 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,105 miles
    Test number
    538716711421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords S-WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail119,097 miles (+7,674)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    530035133263
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords S-WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass111,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    583782990014
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded outer skin

  8. Fail111,423 miles (+8,758)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    126210851222
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded outer skin

  9. Pass102,665 miles (+8,062)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    112904954393
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass94,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,603 miles
    Test number
    344088890938
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail94,603 miles (+4,571)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,603 miles
    Test number
    190355710425
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass90,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    511086543980
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating - Replacement required soon.

  13. Fail90,030 miles (+6,783)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    191502082840
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating - Replacement required soon.

  14. Pass83,247 miles (+7,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    916984140491
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly over adjusted
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass75,749 miles (+4,905)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    460092505203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust rear box

  16. Pass70,844 miles (+6,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    512675689829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight unit loose
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  17. Pass63,951 miles (+5,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,951 miles
    Test number
    147024944335
    • NoteOff side front head lamp unit loose in fixings but secure at time of test

  18. Pass58,812 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,812 miles
    Test number
    197293204498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,409 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,409 miles
    Test number
    248930913018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,392 miles (+10,115)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    856102103006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in off side rear tyre close to outer edge

  21. Pass41,277 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    427395581130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,206 miles (+6,770)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,206 miles
    Test number
    565242581161
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass34,436 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    213661080445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    550620899178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GEC

Does L5 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GEC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GEC?
The MOT on L5 GEC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GEC done?
L5 GEC was recorded at 135,172 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
Has L5 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GEC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 GEC 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 L5 GEC find?
L5 GEC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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