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SEAT Leon

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S23 UEDMOT history

S23 UED is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S23 UED grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,256 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 UED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 UED was last recorded at 133,256 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,243 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,256 miles
  • 2025 – 132,744 miles
  • 2024 – 131,652 miles
  • 2023 – 130,132 miles
  • 2022 – 127,297 miles
  • 2021 – 116,875 miles
  • 2020 – 112,159 miles
  • 2019 – 105,643 miles
  • 2018 – 95,484 miles
  • 2017 – 88,857 miles
  • 2016 – 81,133 miles
  • 2015 – 71,885 miles
  • 2014 – 61,582 miles
  • 2013 – 52,220 miles
  • 2012 – 40,561 miles
  • 2011 – 31,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,256 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,256 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,256 miles
    Test number
    489080843097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,243 miles (+499)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,243 miles
    Test number
    115715205665
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass132,744 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,744 miles
    Test number
    732911131684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut has slight fluid leak
  4. Pass131,652 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,652 miles
    Test number
    783642628701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    881854127398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,132 miles (+2,835)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    205633661189
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass127,297 miles (+10,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,297 miles
    Test number
    443162159694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,875 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,875 miles
    Test number
    230451415971
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Fail116,864 miles (+4,705)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,864 miles
    Test number
    314195080102
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass112,159 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,159 miles
    Test number
    920895111248
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail112,159 miles (+6,516)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,159 miles
    Test number
    480272392427
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 1.0 reading 1.48 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass105,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    393631811641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail105,643 miles (+10,159)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    208190874946
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass95,484 miles (+6,627)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    548151884598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, badly perished and worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lumps in brake hose but doesnt bulge under pressure *monitor*
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smeary
  15. Pass88,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    398431932358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,857 miles (+7,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    900752985717
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass81,133 miles (+9,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,133 miles
    Test number
    888914421997
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  18. Pass71,885 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    947081735123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail71,885 miles (+10,303)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    236001235150
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass61,582 miles (+9,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    587651944139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,220 miles (+11,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    387477433118
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass40,561 miles (+9,083)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    665489522180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass31,478 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    888164621174
    • NoteScreen damaged.

Questions about S23 UED

Does S23 UED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 UED is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 UED?
The MOT on S23 UED is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 UED done?
S23 UED was recorded at 133,256 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,846 miles a year.
Has S23 UED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 UED has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 UED 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 S23 UED find?
S23 UED passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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