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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y278 HBXMOT history

Y278 HBX is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 5 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

Y278 HBX black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2022
Mileage
160,974 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 HBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y278 HBX was last recorded at 160,974 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 1,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,011 miles · 15 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,963 miles
Average per year
5,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,974 miles
  • 2021 – 159,011 miles
  • 2020 – 156,175 miles
  • 2019 – 153,553 miles
  • 2018 – 148,701 miles
  • 2017 – 142,756 miles
  • 2016 – 136,926 miles
  • 2015 – 130,376 miles
  • 2014 – 124,695 miles
  • 2013 – 119,024 miles
  • 2012 – 115,210 miles
  • 2011 – 109,999 miles
  • 2010 – 103,630 miles
  • 2009 – 96,377 miles
  • 2008 – 83,669 miles
  • 2007 – 68,670 miles
  • 2006 – 58,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,974 miles
  • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle/sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,974 miles (+1,963)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,974 miles
    Test number
    306718298408
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle/sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken

  2. Pass159,011 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,011 miles
    Test number
    765257651903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,175 miles (+2,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,175 miles
    Test number
    395013823888
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,553 miles (+4,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,553 miles
    Test number
    614673427181
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,701 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,701 miles
    Test number
    967604683405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail148,679 miles (+5,923)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,679 miles
    Test number
    111349324626
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass142,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,756 miles
    Test number
    807036083135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail142,756 miles (+5,830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,756 miles
    Test number
    240653000673
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass136,926 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    357289918626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryLeft front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNail in left rear tyre

  10. Fail136,926 miles (+6,550)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    669464051627
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryLeft front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNail in left rear tyre

  11. Pass130,376 miles (+5,681)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,376 miles
    Test number
    222533382741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass124,695 miles (+5,671)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,695 miles
    Test number
    397263164494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  13. Pass119,024 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    605455373262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,210 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    515336662221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail115,210 miles (+5,211)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    248681562200
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass109,999 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    267691471216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail109,991 miles (+6,361)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,991 miles
    Test number
    896162761208
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass103,630 miles (+7,253)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    103,630 miles
    Test number
    694593530222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass96,377 miles (+12,708)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,377 miles
    Test number
    152451669298
    • NoteThe airbag light is on.
    • NoteThe catylitic converter is rattling.
    • NoteThe offside rear tyre has a small cut in its sidewall.

  20. Pass83,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    390671888262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,669 miles (+14,999)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    674341888261
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass68,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    341525177283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail68,670 miles (+10,311)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    624955177288
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail58,359 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    342300096203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass58,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    360510896462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y278 HBX

Does Y278 HBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 HBX expired on 18 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 HBX?
The MOT on Y278 HBX expired on 18 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 HBX done?
Y278 HBX was recorded at 160,974 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 5,671 miles a year.
Has Y278 HBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 HBX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y278 HBX 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 Y278 HBX find?
Y278 HBX failed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear; offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; brake performance unable to be tested, and 11 more.

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