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AE18 XWV

2018 Seat Leon

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,657 mi
Last recorded135,657 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 135,657 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,775 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 116,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 78,666 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 78,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,231 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AE18 XWV is a 2018 Seat Leon in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 41,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE18 XWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 8 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 XWV registered?

AE18 XWV is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is AE18 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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