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A14 XFU

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,206 mi
Last recorded126,206 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 126,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In edge of tread. ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut to tread and slight cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,985 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 77,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 56,720 miles

Nearside rear disc corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2021 56,487 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres low

Nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2020 45,447 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2020 45,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 30,666 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 XFU is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 XFU, 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 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 XFU registered?

A14 XFU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is A14 XFU safe to buy?

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