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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y881 CGOMOT history

Y881 CGO is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

Y881 CGO black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
154,874 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 CGO
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
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 CGO was last recorded at 154,874 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2012: 104,551 miles, lower than 144,485 miles on 13 Dec 2011.
  • 2 Aug 2019: 150,948 miles, lower than 150,949 miles on 24 Jul 2019.

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
153,920 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
6,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,874 miles
  • 2023 – 153,920 miles
  • 2022 – 153,117 miles
  • 2021 – 151,859 miles
  • 2020 – 151,524 miles
  • 2019 – 150,948 miles
  • 2018 – 150,313 miles
  • 2017 – 149,116 miles
  • 2016 – 147,513 miles
  • 2015 – 124,642 miles
  • 2014 – 120,501 miles
  • 2013 – 114,930 miles
  • 2012 – 104,551 miles
  • 2011 – 144,485 miles
  • 2010 – 93,640 miles
  • 2009 – 83,692 miles
  • 2008 – 71,087 miles
  • 2007 – 55,954 miles
  • 2006 – 41,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,874 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,874 miles (+954)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,874 miles
    Test number
    708904767497
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass153,920 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,920 miles
    Test number
    725380911912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail153,919 miles (+802)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,919 miles
    Test number
    303278422324
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass153,117 miles (+1,258)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,117 miles
    Test number
    969003137194
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral rear view mirror fogged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass151,859 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,859 miles
    Test number
    556252082191
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror fogged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail151,859 miles (+335)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,859 miles
    Test number
    990786818259
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror fogged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass151,524 miles (+576)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,524 miles
    Test number
    261314603602
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  8. Pass150,948 miles (-1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,948 miles
    Test number
    335815744396
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail150,949 miles (+636)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,949 miles
    Test number
    381690175840
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass150,313 miles (+1,197)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    870710165854
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass149,116 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    240657183053
    • AdvisoryFront plastic coating swelling on metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on edges
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes perished
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear plastic on rear metal brake pipes swollen

  12. Fail149,090 miles (+1,577)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,090 miles
    Test number
    813254600797
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront plastic coating swelling on metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on edges
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes perished
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear plastic on rear metal brake pipes swollen

  13. Pass147,513 miles (+22,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,513 miles
    Test number
    882827675359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding

  14. Pass124,642 miles (+4,141)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,642 miles
    Test number
    128254605234
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroding.

  15. Pass120,501 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    218197904210
    • NoteFront indicators starting to show white light.

  16. Fail120,476 miles (+5,546)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,476 miles
    Test number
    345736504412
    • FailureNearside 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 Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront indicators starting to show white light.
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm lim it is 1.6mm.
    • NoteRear tyres low.

  17. Pass114,930 miles (+123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,930 miles
    Test number
    609257203240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  18. Fail114,807 miles (+10,256)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,807 miles
    Test number
    255620903260
    • FailureNearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Pass104,551 miles (-39,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    588438092179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,485 miles (+40,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    195897141326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,454 miles (+10,814)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    379153241388
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront & rear brake disces corroded.

  22. Pass93,640 miles (+9,948)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    261320690009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  23. Pass83,692 miles (+12,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    864631399023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass71,087 miles (+15,133)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    841873698048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,954 miles (+14,360)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    851404697071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,594 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    461945396001
    • NoteUnable to see all pipes because of plastic covers underneath

Questions about Y881 CGO

Does Y881 CGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 CGO expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 CGO?
The MOT on Y881 CGO expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 CGO done?
Y881 CGO was recorded at 154,874 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 6,196 miles a year.
Has Y881 CGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 CGO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y881 CGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y881 CGO find?
Y881 CGO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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