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SEAT Leon

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y253 AAHMOT history

Y253 AAH is a green petrol SEAT Leon first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

Y253 AAH green SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
148,115 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 AAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 AAH was last recorded at 148,115 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,115 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,115 miles
  • 2024 – 147,203 miles
  • 2023 – 145,804 miles
  • 2022 – 145,217 miles
  • 2021 – 144,571 miles
  • 2020 – 144,124 miles
  • 2019 – 142,379 miles
  • 2018 – 139,733 miles
  • 2017 – 137,399 miles
  • 2016 – 135,034 miles
  • 2015 – 130,354 miles
  • 2014 – 126,499 miles
  • 2013 – 117,957 miles
  • 2012 – 112,113 miles
  • 2011 – 100,585 miles
  • 2010 – 96,431 miles
  • 2009 – 79,789 miles
  • 2008 – 53,996 miles
  • 2007 – 42,732 miles
  • 2006 – 37,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,115 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,115 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,115 miles
    Test number
    487566439228
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail148,115 miles (+912)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,115 miles
    Test number
    315907595453
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,203 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,203 miles
    Test number
    217736214391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,804 miles (+587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,804 miles
    Test number
    894726634900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,217 miles
    Test number
    779834419581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,217 miles (+646)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,217 miles
    Test number
    612605421100
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass144,571 miles (+447)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,571 miles
    Test number
    322997258308
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  8. Pass144,124 miles (+1,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,124 miles
    Test number
    842723931746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired lever (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,379 miles
    Test number
    580549715640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbon (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail142,379 miles (+2,646)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,379 miles
    Test number
    976525011512
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbon (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass139,733 miles (+2,334)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,733 miles
    Test number
    396144387090
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,399 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,399 miles
    Test number
    931973367673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail137,398 miles (+2,364)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,398 miles
    Test number
    794961073000
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass135,034 miles (+4,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,034 miles
    Test number
    322838383651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass130,354 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,354 miles
    Test number
    432025852366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,314 miles (+3,815)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,314 miles
    Test number
    244299611932
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass126,499 miles (+8,542)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,499 miles
    Test number
    119504154237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge

  18. Pass117,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,957 miles
    Test number
    889298223153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail117,957 miles (+5,844)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,957 miles
    Test number
    225638023171
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass112,113 miles (+11,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    527448322115
    • 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)

  21. Pass100,585 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,585 miles
    Test number
    445522831156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,555 miles (+4,124)1 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,555 miles
    Test number
    376024421168
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2mm
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteManegement light on

  23. Pass96,431 miles (+16,642)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,431 miles
    Test number
    454406150029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Pass79,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    440804349060
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail79,789 miles (+25,793)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    133823549084
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s wing mirror glass missing

  26. Pass53,996 miles (+11,264)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    623134648003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,732 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,732 miles
    Test number
    900938077001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    461369956054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 AAH

Does Y253 AAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 AAH expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 AAH?
The MOT on Y253 AAH expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 AAH done?
Y253 AAH was recorded at 148,115 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 5,635 miles a year.
Has Y253 AAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 AAH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 AAH 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 Y253 AAH find?
Y253 AAH passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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