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FL13 XGJ

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 XGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 118,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake stiff (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no lock service and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small hole in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished severely on tread no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn out on inner edge and cut to cord in two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 62,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,196 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 52,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 41,354 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Light on dash. (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,584 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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FL13 XGJ is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL13 XGJ, 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 FL13 XGJ registered?

FL13 XGJ is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is FL13 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 XGJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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