2014 SEAT Leon · 64,088 MOT tests
2014 SEAT Leon reliability
2014 SEAT Leons fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Leon years (64,088 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 20.8%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 82,420
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 64,088
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Suspension4.9%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Brakes4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.89%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.34%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (16.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.34%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 SEAT Leon reliable?
2014 SEAT Leons fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Leon years (64,088 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.35% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.32% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 SEAT Leon shows 82,420 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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