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VN14 XWJ

2014 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,949 mi
Last recorded144,949 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 XWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 144,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 138,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 125,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 111,527 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer light has signs of water in lamp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocks misty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,994 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,936 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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VN14 XWJ is a 2014 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 VN14 XWJ, 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.

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What year was VN14 XWJ registered?

VN14 XWJ is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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