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SEAT Leon

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y237 FTAMOT history

Y237 FTA is a red diesel SEAT Leon first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 207,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

Y237 FTA red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2024
Mileage
207,242 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y237 FTA was last recorded at 207,242 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 1,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2013: 94,452 miles, lower than 881,065 miles on 13 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
205,375 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,867 miles
Average per year
9,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,242 miles
  • 2023 – 205,375 miles
  • 2022 – 200,825 miles
  • 2021 – 193,685 miles
  • 2020 – 183,731 miles
  • 2019 – 174,540 miles
  • 2018 – 160,786 miles
  • 2017 – 143,098 miles
  • 2016 – 126,455 miles
  • 2015 – 112,061 miles
  • 2014 – 102,150 miles
  • 2013 – 94,452 miles
  • 2012 – 881,065 miles
  • 2011 – 81,051 miles
  • 2010 – 74,814 miles
  • 2009 – 68,334 miles
  • 2008 – 60,392 miles
  • 2007 – 51,353 miles
  • 2006 – 43,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail207,242 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached AXLE BEAM BRACKET. SERIOUSLY CORRODED. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated TO CALIPER. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened AXLE BEAM MOUNTING BRACKET. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OUTER TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail207,242 miles (+1,867)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,242 miles
    Test number
    695583052968
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached AXLE BEAM BRACKET. SERIOUSLY CORRODED. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated TO CALIPER. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened AXLE BEAM MOUNTING BRACKET. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OUTER TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass205,375 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    205,375 miles
    Test number
    840127177188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail205,375 miles (+4,550)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,375 miles
    Test number
    267905777862
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot, inner primary groove (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass200,825 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,825 miles
    Test number
    753180939414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail200,804 miles (+43)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,804 miles
    Test number
    969848555393
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail200,761 miles (+7,076)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,761 miles
    Test number
    320878093307
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass193,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    193,685 miles
    Test number
    561615259255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail193,685 miles (+9,954)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,685 miles
    Test number
    931322065960
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass183,731 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,731 miles
    Test number
    621997120773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail183,663 miles (+9,123)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,663 miles
    Test number
    639845430114
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass174,540 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    174,540 miles
    Test number
    522811992041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,534 miles (+13,748)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,534 miles
    Test number
    555180393988
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass160,786 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,786 miles
    Test number
    632872796639
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail160,635 miles (+17,537)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,635 miles
    Test number
    778292666674
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass143,098 miles (+16,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,098 miles
    Test number
    118546776328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass126,455 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,455 miles
    Test number
    246638052808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail126,413 miles (+14,352)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    170945118631
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass112,061 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,061 miles
    Test number
    925980285143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail111,972 miles (+9,822)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,972 miles
    Test number
    646384375158
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail102,150 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,150 miles
    Test number
    627802064157
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass102,150 miles (+7,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,150 miles
    Test number
    978462164148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass94,452 miles (-786,613)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    998914063148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAux drive belt perished.
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount welds snaped but still securing the exhaust.
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm 195/65R15.

  23. Pass881,065 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    881,065 miles
    Test number
    339765362109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust welds snaped but exhaust still supported.
    • NoteFront discs badly corroded inner face.

  24. Fail88,106 miles (+7,055)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    896205762175
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust welds snaped but exhaust still supported.
    • NoteFront discs badly corroded inner face.

  25. Pass81,051 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    178151461129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,814 miles (+6,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    513623370130
    • NoteNearside and offside front discs corroded inner face

  27. Pass68,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    440205379107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,334 miles (+7,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    853204779140
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass60,392 miles (+9,039)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    410991278144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,353 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    642532877145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,841 miles
    Test number
    723101576163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y237 FTA

Does Y237 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 FTA expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 FTA?
The MOT on Y237 FTA expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 FTA done?
Y237 FTA was recorded at 207,242 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 9,030 miles a year.
Has Y237 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 FTA has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y237 FTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y237 FTA find?
Y237 FTA failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 7 advisories: offside rear suspension component likely to become detached axle beam bracket. seriously corroded.; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper., and 11 more.

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