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TFZ 8735

2014 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,291 mi
Last recorded79,291 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 8735
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 79,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 79,291 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 62,061 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,655 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,759 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2022 53,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,829 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,537 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 20,524 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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TFZ 8735 is a 2014 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFZ 8735, 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 TFZ 8735?

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What year was TFZ 8735 registered?

TFZ 8735 is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is TFZ 8735 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 8735 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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