BT18 VLM

2018 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SEAT
Year
2018
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1395 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
16 April 2027 (306 days away)
Last recorded mileage
17,296 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 69/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2018 Seat has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 17,296 miles. This pattern suggests potential underlying suspension issues that need immediate attention.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 3,793 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.

Things to check

  • Major failure for windscreen in April 2026, though immediately rectified, suggests a recent repair.
  • Low annual mileage (3,793 mi/yr) may indicate infrequent use, potentially leading to other wear items.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2022): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Valid MOT until April 2027, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
  • No dangerous defects or major failures recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

May 2021: 17,296 mi PASSApr 2022: 21,017 mi PASSMay 2023: 23,796 mi PASSApr 2024: 25,956 mi PASSApr 2025: 28,160 mi PASSApr 2026: 31,413 mi FAILApr 2026: 31,426 mi PASS31k24k17kMay 2021Apr 2026

MOT test history — 6/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2021 PASS 17,296 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2022 PASS 21,017 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
May 2023 PASS 23,796 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2024 PASS 25,956 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2025 PASS 28,160 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 FAIL 31,413 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Apr 2026 PASS 31,426 mi None recorded

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