2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

17,882 MOT tests in 2024. 77.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time77.1%
Failed or needed repairs22.9%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    596 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    709 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    353 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Brakes7.2%
  3. Suspension6.6%
  4. Lights & electrics6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak20.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 77.1% of 2014 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,882 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 SEAT Leon?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 SEAT Leon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).