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A21 RDA

2014 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,339 mi
Last recorded103,339 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RDA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 103,339 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside front brake caliper slides worn

offside front tyre slight wear edges

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to the inner edge, tread down to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to both edges tread down to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 85,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to the inner edge, tread down to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to both edges tread down to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,996 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,857 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 64,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,077 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers + shields fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 60,077 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers + shields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,787 miles

Nearside one of three washer jets not working

Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,130 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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A21 RDA is a 2014 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A21 RDA, 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.

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What year was A21 RDA registered?

A21 RDA is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 June 2014.

Is A21 RDA safe to buy?

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