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EJ13 ZNC

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 ZNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 110,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 110,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,432 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlight unit bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 105,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 97,272 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 97,272 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,243 miles

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

Reset tyre pressures and TPMS system

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,243 miles

Reset tyre pressures and TPMS system

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working repaired faulty connector (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working added water to washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 80,549 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,204 miles

Gearbox fault code light on

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 74,204 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox fault code light on

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,583 miles

o/s/f head light slightly insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,506 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,697 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 33,697 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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EJ13 ZNC is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 EJ13 ZNC, 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.

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What year was EJ13 ZNC registered?

EJ13 ZNC is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 ZNC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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