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SEAT Leon

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

S18 LFRMOT history

S18 LFR is a silver petrol SEAT Leon first used on 3 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

S18 LFR silver SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
114,148 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LFR was last recorded at 114,148 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 4,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,262 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,886 miles
Average per year
5,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,148 miles
  • 2024 – 109,262 miles
  • 2023 – 108,451 miles
  • 2022 – 101,576 miles
  • 2021 – 89,016 miles
  • 2020 – 85,654 miles
  • 2019 – 79,566 miles
  • 2018 – 72,321 miles
  • 2017 – 67,277 miles
  • 2016 – 59,509 miles
  • 2015 – 53,337 miles
  • 2014 – 47,025 miles
  • 2013 – 40,723 miles
  • 2012 – 35,678 miles
  • 2011 – 30,261 miles
  • 2010 – 26,858 miles
  • 2009 – 21,680 miles
  • 2008 – 18,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,148 miles

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear number plate light dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,148 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    423115160263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,262 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,262 miles
    Test number
    859490397855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,451 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,451 miles
    Test number
    976702434268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail108,213 miles (+6,637)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,213 miles
    Test number
    430587486322
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass101,576 miles (+12,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,576 miles
    Test number
    819874393871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,016 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    782897348330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dim
  7. Fail89,000 miles (+3,346)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    832725564189
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dim
  8. Pass85,654 miles (+6,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    296024152568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,566 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    269758330421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,321 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    854292951221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,277 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,277 miles
    Test number
    305475030359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,275 miles (+7,766)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    714076277973
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced
  13. Pass59,509 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    316868031653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail59,509 miles (+6,172)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    744167463343
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass53,337 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    196589565022
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail53,337 miles (+6,312)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    569799265033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass47,025 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    365770974015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass40,723 miles (+5,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    649364363082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  19. Pass35,678 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,678 miles
    Test number
    636465372015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,261 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    119664171426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,858 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    462113880027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,770 miles (+4,090)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    442551880016
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  23. Pass21,680 miles (+3,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,680 miles
    Test number
    173063229072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass18,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,273 miles
    Test number
    404130538000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 LFR

Does S18 LFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 LFR expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 LFR?
The MOT on S18 LFR expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 LFR done?
S18 LFR was recorded at 114,148 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
Has S18 LFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LFR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 LFR 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 S18 LFR find?
S18 LFR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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