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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LP08 YAJMOT history

LP08 YAJ is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 20 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LP08 YAJ 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
57,220 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YAJ was last recorded at 57,220 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,858 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
3,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,220 miles
  • 2025 – 56,858 miles
  • 2024 – 55,718 miles
  • 2023 – 53,959 miles
  • 2022 – 50,772 miles
  • 2021 – 47,382 miles
  • 2020 – 43,562 miles
  • 2018 – 39,627 miles
  • 2017 – 32,009 miles
  • 2016 – 28,246 miles
  • 2015 – 24,844 miles
  • 2013 – 21,412 miles
  • 2012 – 13,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear tyres perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,220 miles (+362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,220 miles
    Test number
    687565709359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded

  2. Pass56,858 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    551367832516
    • AdvisoryFront brake baking plates corroded
    • AdvisoryLight under body corrosion

  3. Pass55,718 miles (+1,759)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,718 miles
    Test number
    206417914934
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,959 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    826555702529
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail53,957 miles (+3,185)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    663388624507
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass50,772 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    513280536427
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail50,772 miles (+3,390)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    189903621627
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass47,382 miles (+3,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    162572036431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  9. Pass43,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,562 miles
    Test number
    765690124099
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  10. Fail43,562 miles (+3,935)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,562 miles
    Test number
    676138735369
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  11. Pass39,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    340823129509
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  12. Fail39,627 miles (+3,867)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    609143941016
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Pass35,760 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,760 miles
    Test number
    497822943286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,009 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,009 miles
    Test number
    586213119079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    945624243584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,246 miles (+3,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    881217018000
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass24,844 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,844 miles
    Test number
    928775905097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    257954363369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,412 miles (+3,949)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    865014863388
    • Repaired at testInner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass17,463 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    17,463 miles
    Test number
    288137303003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    13,546 miles
    Test number
    657093102087
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 YAJ

Does LP08 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YAJ is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YAJ?
The MOT on LP08 YAJ 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 LP08 YAJ done?
LP08 YAJ was recorded at 57,220 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,118 miles a year.
Has LP08 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YAJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 YAJ 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 LP08 YAJ find?
LP08 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; both front brake back plates corroded.

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