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C9 FAX

2014 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,375 mi
Last recorded85,375 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 FAX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,375 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 85,375 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 72,595 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 72,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 5 Nov 2022 67,800 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 67,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,918 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 61,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,371 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 48,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 40,766 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 5 May 2018 40,766 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 6 May 2017 33,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C9 FAX is a 2014 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C9 FAX, 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

How do I check the history of C9 FAX?

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What year was C9 FAX registered?

C9 FAX is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2014.

Is C9 FAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 FAX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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