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Y40 SHU

2014 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,647 mi
Last recorded92,647 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 SHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,647 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,533 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,589 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 52,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,136 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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Y40 SHU is a 2014 Seat Leon in White with a 1,798cc 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 Y40 SHU, 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 Y40 SHU registered?

Y40 SHU is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2014.

Is Y40 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 SHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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