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SW14 DZC

2014 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,680 mi
Last recorded111,680 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 DZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 111,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,984 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 94,290 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 94,289 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 83,906 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,954 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 65,158 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 54,868 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 41,900 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2018 29,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 18,692 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to limit inside edges (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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SW14 DZC is a 2014 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW14 DZC, 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 SW14 DZC registered?

SW14 DZC is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is SW14 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 DZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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