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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,396 cc

LL08 XEFMOT history

LL08 XEF is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LL08 XEF black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,071 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 XEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 XEF was last recorded at 129,071 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 7,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,388 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,683 miles
Average per year
7,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,071 miles
  • 2024 – 121,388 miles
  • 2023 – 115,746 miles
  • 2022 – 105,309 miles
  • 2021 – 97,952 miles
  • 2019 – 87,243 miles
  • 2018 – 77,772 miles
  • 2017 – 70,047 miles
  • 2016 – 61,203 miles
  • 2015 – 52,610 miles
  • 2014 – 45,630 miles
  • 2013 – 38,754 miles
  • 2012 – 33,478 miles
  • 2011 – 26,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Slight blow at exhaust flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,071 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,071 miles
    Test number
    383272361397
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,071 miles (+7,683)2 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,071 miles
    Test number
    696215267673
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,388 miles (+5,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,388 miles
    Test number
    341498051078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    449799086545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,746 miles (+3,844)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    485965888128
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen low pressure (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,902 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,902 miles
    Test number
    161613715791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,901 miles (+6,592)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    556795130298
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    934398359629
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,309 miles (+7,357)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    296323221099
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,952 miles (+10,709)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    856204249208
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from flexi

  11. Pass87,243 miles (+204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,243 miles
    Test number
    693213940593
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight blow at exhaust flexi

  12. Fail87,039 miles (+9,267)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,039 miles
    Test number
    319841933069
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge and on limit
    • AdvisorySlight blow at exhaust flexi

  13. Pass77,772 miles (+7,725)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,772 miles
    Test number
    166414506616
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass70,047 miles (+8,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    627930805426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass61,203 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,203 miles
    Test number
    259900444973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,610 miles (+6,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    699770485199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass45,630 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    655468984162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,754 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    239063283402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,478 miles (+6,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    275493692151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,717 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    138598571166
    • NoteEngine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteHub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Questions about LL08 XEF

Does LL08 XEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 XEF is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 XEF?
The MOT on LL08 XEF is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 XEF done?
LL08 XEF was recorded at 129,071 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
Has LL08 XEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 XEF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 XEF 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 LL08 XEF find?
LL08 XEF passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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