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A5 SPU

2014 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 102,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2025 152,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,856 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 96,665 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose mounting strap missing and mounting bolt snapped in subframe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,853 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,895 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 88,895 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms shows one or more tyres soft

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021
Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,084 miles

Offside Front tyre - worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mounting adrift - system adequately supported

Pass 4 Mar 2018 62,863 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2018 62,863 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,265 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 43,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 31,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 SPU is a 2014 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2014 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,627 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 A5 SPU, 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 12 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 SPU registered?

A5 SPU is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is A5 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SPU shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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