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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L6 MEVMOT history

L6 MEV is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 17 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

L6 MEV black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
166,880 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 MEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 MEV was last recorded at 166,880 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 8,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,484 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,396 miles
Average per year
8,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,880 miles
  • 2025 – 158,484 miles
  • 2024 – 150,746 miles
  • 2023 – 144,959 miles
  • 2022 – 132,481 miles
  • 2021 – 123,779 miles
  • 2020 – 112,216 miles
  • 2019 – 102,640 miles
  • 2018 – 95,030 miles
  • 2017 – 86,854 miles
  • 2016 – 79,471 miles
  • 2015 – 70,535 miles
  • 2014 – 62,795 miles
  • 2013 – 53,533 miles
  • 2012 – 39,765 miles
  • 2011 – 30,388 miles
  • 2010 – 21,969 miles
  • 2009 – 18,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    166,880 miles
    Test number
    366068319781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,880 miles (+8,396)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,880 miles
    Test number
    606227843893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,484 miles
    Test number
    465325907557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,484 miles (+7,738)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,484 miles
    Test number
    724066043918
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,746 miles
    Test number
    880934637477
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corroded

  6. Fail150,746 miles (+5,787)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,746 miles
    Test number
    931019766756
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corroded

  7. Pass144,959 miles (+12,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,959 miles
    Test number
    796116260622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass132,481 miles (+8,702)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    644811517641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,779 miles (+11,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,779 miles
    Test number
    213929702294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass112,216 miles (+9,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,216 miles
    Test number
    703394015624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,640 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    780186118167
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail102,640 miles (+7,610)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    366184831819
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    824668582245
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated

  14. Fail95,030 miles (+8,176)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    396878106815
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated

  15. Pass86,854 miles (+7,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    248666504540
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorating

  16. Pass79,471 miles (+8,936)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    161089867295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    199775335032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail70,535 miles (+7,740)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    595985235007
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass62,795 miles (+9,262)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    689411004153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,533 miles (+13,768)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    457831903109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    225103202195
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail39,765 miles (+9,377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    239603902141
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass30,388 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,388 miles
    Test number
    958857261117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    600815770187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,969 miles (+3,949)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    881615770140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  26. Pass18,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,020 miles
    Test number
    362122689234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 MEV

Does L6 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 MEV is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 MEV?
The MOT on L6 MEV is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 MEV done?
L6 MEV was recorded at 166,880 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 8,943 miles a year.
Has L6 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 MEV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 MEV 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 L6 MEV find?
L6 MEV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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