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
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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 |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT18 VLM, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.