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E17 JLF

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 JLF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 88,918 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 59,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,566 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 3 Dec 2020 53,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 20,636 miles

Front tyres worn low

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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E17 JLF is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 69,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E17 JLF, 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 13 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E17 JLF registered?

E17 JLF is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is E17 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 JLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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