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W18 ARM

2014 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,191 mi
Last recorded74,191 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 ARM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 74,191 miles

Noticed coolant level low, no obvious leaks seen - Monitor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 71,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,449 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 64,755 miles

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 62,878 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp cluster (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 54,663 miles

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

emissions not detected

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2018 49,411 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 35,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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W18 ARM is a 2014 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W18 ARM, 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 W18 ARM registered?

W18 ARM is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is W18 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 ARM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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