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B8 JDL

2014 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,390 mi
Last recorded151,390 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Leon65,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JDL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 151,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,832 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 139,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 137,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 124,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 102,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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B8 JDL is a 2014 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B8 JDL, 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 B8 JDL registered?

B8 JDL is a 2014 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is B8 JDL safe to buy?

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