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SEAT Leon

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

Y8 AEAMOT history

Y8 AEA is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

Y8 AEA grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2024
Mileage
122,295 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 AEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 AEA was last recorded at 122,295 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,282 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
8,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,295 miles
  • 2022 – 110,995 miles
  • 2021 – 103,569 miles
  • 2020 – 93,800 miles
  • 2019 – 77,052 miles
  • 2018 – 67,124 miles
  • 2017 – 57,782 miles
  • 2016 – 52,696 miles
  • 2015 – 46,819 miles
  • 2014 – 41,712 miles
  • 2013 – 35,414 miles
  • 2012 – 28,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front wings slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,295 miles
    Test number
    293120849477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail122,295 miles (+13)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,295 miles
    Test number
    258805656322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail122,282 miles (+11,287)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,282 miles
    Test number
    835166975033
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded, not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass110,995 miles (+7,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,995 miles
    Test number
    909247768693
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,569 miles
    Test number
    590879806952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,569 miles (+9,769)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,569 miles
    Test number
    337407040435
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass93,800 miles (+16,748)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    765268762908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,052 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,052 miles
    Test number
    173948461995
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxy corroded& skin deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Fail77,049 miles (+2,800)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    661068488027
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass74,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    945558078470
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Fail74,249 miles (+7,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    382146702337
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass67,124 miles (+9,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    253526814637
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass57,782 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    891170400402
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass52,696 miles (+5,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,696 miles
    Test number
    338354241452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass46,819 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    956449455072
    • 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)
  16. Pass41,712 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    755990264092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,414 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,414 miles
    Test number
    157742553092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,395 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    468301962067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOSF track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y8 AEA

Does Y8 AEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 AEA expired on 25 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 AEA?
The MOT on Y8 AEA expired on 25 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 AEA done?
Y8 AEA was recorded at 122,295 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 8,176 miles a year.
Has Y8 AEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 AEA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 AEA 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 Y8 AEA find?
Y8 AEA passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front sill corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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