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VU14 ESG

2014 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 ESG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 115,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

metered smoke not detected

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,562 miles

metered smoke not detected

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2024 111,562 miles

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

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

metered smoke not detected

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,847 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 88,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,330 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))

Nearside Rear second hand shocker fitted

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

Offside Rear second hand shocker fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 45,135 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 45,135 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,774 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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VU14 ESG is a 2014 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU14 ESG, 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 VU14 ESG registered?

VU14 ESG is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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