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FM13 LXB

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,695 mi
Last recorded88,695 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 LXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,695 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 88,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,422 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,422 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,848 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,361 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register - DPF equipped

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,888 miles

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

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,352 miles

Front both front shockers light mist of oil on them

smoke test too low to detect doesnt rev over 2500 RPM static

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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FM13 LXB is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM13 LXB, 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 FM13 LXB registered?

FM13 LXB is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is FM13 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 LXB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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