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A14 HEH

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

108,040 mi
Last recorded108,040 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 HEH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 108,040 miles

General underbody corrosion - none deemed excessive

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 101,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,120 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,966 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,894 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,703 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank guard / shield corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 74,702 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit exhaust gas sensor (under vehicle) (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank guard / shield corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,451 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 84,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside registration plate bulb dull

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank shield / cover corroded and breaking up

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,310 miles

brake pads all round wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 65,704 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,087 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 50,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,607 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,837 miles

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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A14 HEH is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 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 A14 HEH, 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 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 HEH registered?

A14 HEH is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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