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SU11 LYU

2014 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU11 LYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 101,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,962 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 99,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 91,617 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 58,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,562 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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SU11 LYU is a 2014 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SU11 LYU, 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 SU11 LYU registered?

SU11 LYU is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 February 2014.

Is SU11 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU11 LYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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