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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

Y18 BYDMOT history

Y18 BYD is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 55,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y18 BYD black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,607 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BYD was last recorded at 55,607 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,066 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,541 miles
Average per year
4,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,607 miles
  • 2025 – 50,066 miles
  • 2024 – 45,818 miles
  • 2023 – 41,470 miles
  • 2022 – 36,084 miles
  • 2021 – 31,253 miles
  • 2020 – 27,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,607 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,607 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,607 miles
    Test number
    182258219042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,066 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    124555443847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,818 miles (+4,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,818 miles
    Test number
    312373126512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass41,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    820802413215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail41,470 miles (+5,386)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    935302667548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass36,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    606607859771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,084 miles (+4,831)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    205652284114
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  8. Pass31,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    31,253 miles
    Test number
    929508111873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,253 miles (+3,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,253 miles
    Test number
    732315995448
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  10. Pass27,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    692020023880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail27,687 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    305531205761
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about Y18 BYD

Does Y18 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BYD is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BYD?
The MOT on Y18 BYD is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BYD done?
Y18 BYD was recorded at 55,607 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,726 miles a year.
Has Y18 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BYD has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y18 BYD 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 Y18 BYD find?
Y18 BYD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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