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SEAT Leon

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y39 BLJMOT history

Y39 BLJ is a grey petrol SEAT Leon first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

Y39 BLJ grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2022
Mileage
165,623 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y39 BLJ was last recorded at 165,623 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 3,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,611 miles · 19 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,012 miles
Average per year
6,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,623 miles
  • 2021 – 162,611 miles
  • 2020 – 160,695 miles
  • 2019 – 155,396 miles
  • 2018 – 145,546 miles
  • 2016 – 141,544 miles
  • 2015 – 136,702 miles
  • 2014 – 124,008 miles
  • 2013 – 119,109 miles
  • 2012 – 113,541 miles
  • 2011 – 107,825 miles
  • 2010 – 97,424 miles
  • 2009 – 88,480 miles
  • 2008 – 78,387 miles
  • 2007 – 67,492 miles
  • 2006 – 59,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,623 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a fault
  • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,623 miles (+3,012)2 dangerous5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,623 miles
    Test number
    259355998645
    • 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))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass162,611 miles (+1,916)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,611 miles
    Test number
    898757230148
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  3. Pass160,695 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,695 miles
    Test number
    990603696075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,694 miles (+5,298)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,694 miles
    Test number
    954754281113
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,396 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,396 miles
    Test number
    607544262765
    • AdvisorySlightly spongey brakes but passed on brake tester

  6. Fail155,283 miles (+9,737)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,283 miles
    Test number
    436243264882
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light illuminated indicating a fault

  7. Pass145,546 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    145,546 miles
    Test number
    880668603900
    • 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail145,543 miles (+3,999)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,543 miles
    Test number
    735853860380
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass141,544 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,544 miles
    Test number
    129662003603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure at small end (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded & blowing slight
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  10. Fail141,544 miles (+4,842)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,544 miles
    Test number
    275660974002
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure at small end (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded & blowing slight
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  11. Pass136,702 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,702 miles
    Test number
    208996065454
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  12. Fail136,702 miles (+12,694)1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,702 miles
    Test number
    438116965162
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  13. Pass124,008 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    215677914222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside handbrake lever not returning fully

  14. Fail124,008 miles (+4,899)4 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    449137014216
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside handbrake lever not returning fully

  15. Pass119,109 miles (+5,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,109 miles
    Test number
    587730593122
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass113,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,541 miles
    Test number
    906966702272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail113,541 miles (+5,716)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,541 miles
    Test number
    367136802271
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass107,825 miles (+10,401)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    305480721499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

  19. Pass97,424 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,424 miles
    Test number
    900048800258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    362919109248
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail88,480 miles (+10,093)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    571499609293
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass78,387 miles (+10,895)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    340766508478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,492 miles (+8,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    741248907255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass59,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    644850216264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 BLJ

Does Y39 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 BLJ expired on 18 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 BLJ?
The MOT on Y39 BLJ expired on 18 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 BLJ done?
Y39 BLJ was recorded at 165,623 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 6,671 miles a year.
Has Y39 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 BLJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y39 BLJ 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 Y39 BLJ find?
Y39 BLJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel, and 14 more.

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