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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y281 KCBMOT history

Y281 KCB is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

Y281 KCB 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 Apr 2026
Mileage
735 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 KCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 KCB was last recorded at 735 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2021: 312 miles, lower than 190,268 miles on 29 Jun 2011.

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
312 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 735 miles
  • 2021 – 312 miles
  • 2011 – 190,268 miles
  • 2010 – 171,630 miles
  • 2009 – 153,840 miles
  • 2008 – 135,775 miles
  • 2007 – 115,779 miles
  • 2006 – 101,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass735 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear seats and belts removed
  • AdvisoryComplete abs system removed

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass735 miles (+423)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    735 miles
    Test number
    568084843240
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts removed
    • AdvisoryComplete abs system removed

  2. Pass312 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    312 miles
    Test number
    818919120656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail312 miles (-189,956)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312 miles
    Test number
    891324388332
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass190,268 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    190,268 miles
    Test number
    826750781145
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

  5. Fail190,268 miles (+18,638)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,268 miles
    Test number
    579360281171
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

  6. Pass171,630 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    171,630 miles
    Test number
    994252780134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,607 miles (+17,767)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,607 miles
    Test number
    963561180135
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass153,840 miles (+18,065)7 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    153,840 miles
    Test number
    911177789185
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir con pipe starting to show evidence of leaking near side front
    • NoteBoth front head lights close to top limit
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smeer
    • NoteOff side front inner arch damaged
    • NoteRear discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteRear pads starting to get low
    • NoteService light on

  9. Pass135,775 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    135,775 miles
    Test number
    274269988144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front sills have been jacked up in incorrect posistion distorting sills both sides

  10. Fail135,775 miles (+19,996)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,775 miles
    Test number
    833039988195
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front sills have been jacked up in incorrect posistion distorting sills both sides

  11. Pass115,779 miles (+14,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    614858587143
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

  12. Pass101,360 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    770485396111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,349 miles8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,349 miles
    Test number
    290483096407
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y281 KCB

Does Y281 KCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 KCB expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 KCB?
The MOT on Y281 KCB expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 KCB done?
Y281 KCB was recorded at 735 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
Has Y281 KCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 KCB has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y281 KCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 KCB find?
Y281 KCB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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