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FE13 GZL

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,721 mi
Last recorded110,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 GZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 110,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,332 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 103,676 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2023 99,535 miles

Front under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 94,786 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,864 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,864 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,085 miles

FRONT LOWER PLASTIC BELLY PAN FITTED RESTRICTING VIEW UNDER CAR

NO EMMISSIONS DETECTED

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 69,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,095 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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FE13 GZL is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FE13 GZL, 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 FE13 GZL registered?

FE13 GZL is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is FE13 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE13 GZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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