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SEAT Leon

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y868 XAEMOT history

Y868 XAE is a blue petrol SEAT Leon first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

Y868 XAE blue SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2024
Mileage
148,732 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 XAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 XAE was last recorded at 148,732 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 5,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,518 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,214 miles
Average per year
5,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,732 miles
  • 2022 – 143,518 miles
  • 2021 – 140,442 miles
  • 2020 – 138,700 miles
  • 2019 – 135,860 miles
  • 2018 – 131,161 miles
  • 2017 – 127,226 miles
  • 2016 – 123,872 miles
  • 2015 – 120,254 miles
  • 2014 – 115,196 miles
  • 2013 – 108,248 miles
  • 2012 – 100,543 miles
  • 2011 – 93,081 miles
  • 2010 – 86,873 miles
  • 2009 – 79,732 miles
  • 2008 – 73,401 miles
  • 2007 – 63,854 miles
  • 2006 – 54,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,732 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,732 miles (+5,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,732 miles
    Test number
    234924277569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,518 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,518 miles
    Test number
    929829993705
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail143,518 miles (+3,076)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,518 miles
    Test number
    264816267208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,442 miles (+1,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,442 miles
    Test number
    325509159409
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass138,700 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,700 miles
    Test number
    531990675573
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass135,860 miles (+4,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,860 miles
    Test number
    399049939142
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass131,161 miles (+3,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,161 miles
    Test number
    245081312190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,226 miles (+3,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    971187085268
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass123,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,872 miles
    Test number
    728832283636
    • 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)

  10. Fail123,872 miles (+3,618)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,872 miles
    Test number
    682658976515
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  11. Pass120,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    905676935237
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail120,254 miles (+5,058)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    989476535275
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass115,196 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    347219754499
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass108,248 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    935859643208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake, slight bind

  15. Fail108,248 miles (+7,705)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    938009743294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake, slight bind

  16. Pass100,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    115319342294
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail100,543 miles (+7,462)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    199269642259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass93,081 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    567380251267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,873 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    412788410267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,732 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    490725829255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,401 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    163469498129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass73,401 miles (+9,547)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    420389898106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,854 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    604155327269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,835 miles (+9,680)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    683781517273
    • FailureOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    743543016281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 XAE

Does Y868 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y868 XAE expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y868 XAE?
The MOT on Y868 XAE expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y868 XAE done?
Y868 XAE was recorded at 148,732 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 5,512 miles a year.
Has Y868 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 XAE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y868 XAE 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 Y868 XAE find?
Y868 XAE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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