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SEAT Leon

Grey · Lpg · 2000 · 1,390 cc

L8 JOMMOT history

L8 JOM is a grey lpg SEAT Leon first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 196,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

L8 JOM grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
196,302 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JOM was last recorded at 196,302 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,006 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
8,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,302 miles
  • 2025 – 194,006 miles
  • 2024 – 190,846 miles
  • 2023 – 186,535 miles
  • 2022 – 179,676 miles
  • 2021 – 168,828 miles
  • 2020 – 164,216 miles
  • 2019 – 156,267 miles
  • 2018 – 143,015 miles
  • 2017 – 129,618 miles
  • 2016 – 115,959 miles
  • 2015 – 105,157 miles
  • 2014 – 94,116 miles
  • 2013 – 88,001 miles
  • 2012 – 80,972 miles
  • 2011 – 73,053 miles
  • 2010 – 64,290 miles
  • 2009 – 54,898 miles
  • 2008 – 45,109 miles
  • 2007 – 34,935 miles
  • 2006 – 30,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,302 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,302 miles (+2,296)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    196,302 miles
    Test number
    364685528418
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass194,006 miles (+3,160)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    194,006 miles
    Test number
    724710372449
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass190,846 miles (+4,311)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,846 miles
    Test number
    203946501794
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight image deteriorating both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel stiff to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass186,535 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,535 miles
    Test number
    583898732188
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail186,473 miles (+6,797)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,473 miles
    Test number
    187806821243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,676 miles (+10,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    179,676 miles
    Test number
    357168694744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,828 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    168,828 miles
    Test number
    712086870814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail168,800 miles (+4,584)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,800 miles
    Test number
    512536959593
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,216 miles (+7,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,216 miles
    Test number
    787224539425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass156,267 miles (+13,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,267 miles
    Test number
    482648509428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,015 miles (+13,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    274224840694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass129,618 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,618 miles
    Test number
    909367067117
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Base of radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail129,603 miles (+13,644)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,603 miles
    Test number
    453498035926
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Base of radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,959 miles (+10,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,959 miles
    Test number
    132045853236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass105,157 miles (+11,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    253171217478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass94,116 miles (+6,115)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,116 miles
    Test number
    126010464264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear fog lamp lens temporary repair

  17. Pass88,001 miles (+7,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    975653863297
    • NoteTemporary repair to o/s rear lamp lens

  18. Pass80,972 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,972 miles
    Test number
    177695562237
    • NoteBaby seat fitted
    • NoteRear wheels binding by hand

  19. Fail80,960 miles (+7,907)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    405685062240
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted
    • NoteRear wheels binding by hand

  20. Pass73,053 miles (+8,763)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    107357751235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r seat
    • NoteLarge oil stain underside of gearbox
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteRear axle bushes split
    • NoteRear brake pads and discs approx 3000miles left and binding slightly
    • NoteWiper blades split (clear screen)
    • NoteWishbone bushes starting to split (no excessive movement)

  21. Pass64,290 miles (+9,392)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    961517450291
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass54,898 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    582804059296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    230234658270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail45,109 miles (+10,174)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    493954558244
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass34,935 miles (+4,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    941076147245
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass30,183 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,183 miles
    Test number
    960390456257
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L8 JOM

Does L8 JOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JOM is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JOM?
The MOT on L8 JOM is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JOM done?
L8 JOM was recorded at 196,302 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 8,284 miles a year.
Has L8 JOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JOM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 JOM 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 L8 JOM find?
L8 JOM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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