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W26 SHL

2014 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 SHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,639 miles

undertrays fitted

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,148 miles

rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,308 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of components .

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,100 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 77,100 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight brake bind both rears

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,310 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,435 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,883 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,991 miles

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)

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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W26 SHL is a 2014 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 W26 SHL, 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 W26 SHL registered?

W26 SHL is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is W26 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 SHL 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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