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SEAT Leon

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S8 XEJMOT history

S8 XEJ is a red petrol SEAT Leon first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S8 XEJ red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,821 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XEJ was last recorded at 177,821 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,839 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,982 miles
Average per year
9,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,821 miles
  • 2025 – 165,839 miles
  • 2024 – 157,023 miles
  • 2022 – 146,275 miles
  • 2021 – 138,490 miles
  • 2020 – 132,189 miles
  • 2019 – 129,100 miles
  • 2018 – 123,055 miles
  • 2017 – 115,705 miles
  • 2016 – 107,393 miles
  • 2015 – 95,801 miles
  • 2014 – 85,939 miles
  • 2013 – 75,054 miles
  • 2012 – 62,732 miles
  • 2011 – 48,927 miles
  • 2010 – 40,183 miles
  • 2009 – 31,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,821 miles
    Test number
    567696138935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,821 miles (+11,982)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,821 miles
    Test number
    350726826423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,839 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,839 miles
    Test number
    402640587431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,829 miles (+8,806)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,829 miles
    Test number
    810691658451
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Coil spring insecure Both sides (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,023 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,023 miles
    Test number
    279466899154
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ and o/s back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,023 miles (+10,748)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,023 miles
    Test number
    749988093135
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ and o/s back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,275 miles (+7,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,275 miles
    Test number
    121884287036
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,490 miles (+6,301)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,490 miles
    Test number
    203819617108
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,189 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,189 miles
    Test number
    487903694507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    257739334535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail129,100 miles (+6,045)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    894372715594
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,055 miles (+7,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    760028217546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass115,705 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,705 miles
    Test number
    549130264798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,393 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    368200226470
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryT control light on

  15. Fail107,391 miles (+11,590)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    423896647959
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryT control light on

  16. Pass95,801 miles (+9,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    174746158197
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass85,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,939 miles
    Test number
    607282754269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail85,939 miles (+10,885)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,939 miles
    Test number
    926532354289
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,054 miles (+12,322)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    326913833259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,732 miles (+13,805)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    136346442391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    425397141473
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail48,927 miles (+8,744)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    528077541319
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass40,183 miles (+8,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    292974240311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,904 miles
    Test number
    103358349349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XEJ

Does S8 XEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XEJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XEJ?
The MOT on S8 XEJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XEJ done?
S8 XEJ was recorded at 177,821 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,061 miles a year.
Has S8 XEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XEJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 XEJ 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 S8 XEJ find?
S8 XEJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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