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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc

S5 XBCMOT history

S5 XBC is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 26 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

S5 XBC black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,435 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
26 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XBC was last recorded at 104,435 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 11,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,309 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,126 miles
Average per year
11,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,435 miles
  • 2025 – 93,309 miles
  • 2024 – 79,605 miles
  • 2023 – 74,780 miles
  • 2022 – 61,788 miles
  • 2021 – 48,508 miles
  • 2020 – 37,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,435 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,435 miles
    Test number
    776296026436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail104,432 miles (+11,123)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    375230263957
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,309 miles
    Test number
    545247043017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,306 miles (+13,701)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,306 miles
    Test number
    389620462596
    • MajorNearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    635214228986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,605 miles (+4,825)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    780816919434
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,780 miles (+12,992)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,780 miles
    Test number
    365393146004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,788 miles (+13,280)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,788 miles
    Test number
    276904997850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,508 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    106610337203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail48,507 miles (+10,692)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,507 miles
    Test number
    495538003193
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass37,815 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    175596818581
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass37,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    803542157551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about S5 XBC

Does S5 XBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XBC is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 XBC?
The MOT on S5 XBC is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 XBC done?
S5 XBC was recorded at 104,435 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 11,858 miles a year.
Has S5 XBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XBC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 XBC 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 S5 XBC find?
S5 XBC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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