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AY14 YYL

2014 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 YYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,228 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 107,227 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 98,221 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 89,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 79,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 72,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 65,118 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 65,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,437 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 52,580 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 42,325 miles

Offside Rear Reflecter missing.

Rear seats folded down, tested as presented.

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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AY14 YYL is a 2014 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY14 YYL, 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

How do I check the history of AY14 YYL?

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What year was AY14 YYL registered?

AY14 YYL is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2014.

Is AY14 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY14 YYL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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