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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y208 FTAMOT history

Y208 FTA is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 28 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

Y208 FTA black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
158,631 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
28
14 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y208 FTA was last recorded at 158,631 miles on 10 May 2023, 5,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,671 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,960 miles
Average per year
6,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,631 miles
  • 2022 – 152,671 miles
  • 2020 – 151,992 miles
  • 2019 – 148,287 miles
  • 2018 – 143,154 miles
  • 2017 – 137,005 miles
  • 2015 – 135,011 miles
  • 2014 – 128,783 miles
  • 2013 – 121,603 miles
  • 2012 – 107,407 miles
  • 2011 – 100,125 miles
  • 2009 – 82,573 miles
  • 2008 – 69,226 miles
  • 2007 – 64,253 miles
  • 2006 – 55,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,631 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet badly corroded!
  • AdvisoryBonnet release handle needs attention.
  • AdvisoryEngine Oil level at min.
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,631 miles (+5,960)1 dangerous3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,631 miles
    Test number
    266336665663
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet badly corroded!
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle needs attention.
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil level at min.
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,671 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,671 miles
    Test number
    242329115087
    • AdvisoryBonnet is corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail152,671 miles (+679)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,671 miles
    Test number
    634142710918
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet is corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,992 miles
    Test number
    683093591307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,992 miles (+3,705)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,992 miles
    Test number
    694989737626
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,287 miles
    Test number
    602339867891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,287 miles (+5,133)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,287 miles
    Test number
    628229731121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass143,154 miles (+6,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,154 miles
    Test number
    721555922006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,005 miles
    Test number
    575153136549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,005 miles (+1,994)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,005 miles
    Test number
    795825917814
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  11. Pass135,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,011 miles
    Test number
    489528815169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,011 miles (+6,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,011 miles
    Test number
    758568615100
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  13. Pass128,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    149845594007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,783 miles (+7,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    858995694078
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass121,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,603 miles
    Test number
    408212003147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,603 miles (+14,196)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,603 miles
    Test number
    269712103487
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,407 miles
    Test number
    705982102183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,407 miles (+7,282)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,407 miles
    Test number
    787072702143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass100,125 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    465964201153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty and pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  20. Fail100,123 miles (+17,550)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,123 miles
    Test number
    257674101496
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty and pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  21. Pass82,573 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    162852179227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted.

  22. Fail82,573 miles (+13,347)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    511992979279
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted.

  23. Pass69,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    420467278246
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted.

  24. Fail69,226 miles (+4,973)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    361907778406
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted.

  25. Pass64,253 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    121998647265
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted

  26. Fail64,253 miles (+8,989)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    640828847274
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted

  27. Pass55,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    442179646290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,264 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    313308046444
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads uneven wear

Questions about Y208 FTA

Does Y208 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y208 FTA expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y208 FTA?
The MOT on Y208 FTA expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y208 FTA done?
Y208 FTA was recorded at 158,631 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 6,198 miles a year.
Has Y208 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 FTA has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y208 FTA 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 Y208 FTA find?
Y208 FTA failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front headlamp insecure, and 16 more.

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