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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y40 CVTMOT history

Y40 CVT is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

Y40 CVT black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,302 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 CVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 CVT was last recorded at 115,302 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,137 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,165 miles
Average per year
7,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,302 miles
  • 2025 – 111,137 miles
  • 2024 – 107,279 miles
  • 2023 – 103,431 miles
  • 2022 – 99,001 miles
  • 2021 – 93,844 miles
  • 2020 – 87,053 miles
  • 2019 – 78,245 miles
  • 2018 – 68,492 miles
  • 2017 – 58,756 miles
  • 2016 – 50,226 miles
  • 2015 – 37,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,302 miles
    Test number
    899373841741
    • 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))
  2. Fail115,300 miles (+4,163)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    995300017767
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  3. Pass111,137 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,137 miles
    Test number
    558966369311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail111,136 miles (+3,857)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,136 miles
    Test number
    675021440562
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass107,279 miles (+3,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,279 miles
    Test number
    163719474530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass103,431 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    305462102816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass99,001 miles (+5,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    857897931209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass93,844 miles (+6,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,844 miles
    Test number
    525072012927
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  9. Pass87,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,053 miles
    Test number
    520658248567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,050 miles (+8,805)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    216918840834
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass78,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    548746741532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail78,242 miles (+9,750)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    250579327675
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass68,492 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    902819252325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,756 miles
    Test number
    260354507011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,752 miles (+8,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    175160304793
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass50,226 miles (+12,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    569338095239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
  17. Pass37,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    914264695596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 CVT

Does Y40 CVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 CVT is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 CVT?
The MOT on Y40 CVT is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 CVT done?
Y40 CVT was recorded at 115,302 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,415 miles a year.
Has Y40 CVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 CVT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 CVT 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 Y40 CVT find?
Y40 CVT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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