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FKZ 8097

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,941 mi
Last recorded90,941 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 8097
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,797 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes . lower front wish bone and under body heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

one LED bulb inop in high level brake lamp

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,990 miles

front and rear axle beams under sealed

Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,990 miles

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

front and rear axle beams under sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 77,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative PRS (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,422 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,422 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,756 miles

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

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2018 66,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 45,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FKZ 8097 is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FKZ 8097, 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 FKZ 8097 registered?

FKZ 8097 is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is FKZ 8097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 8097 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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