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FP13 SZL

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,881 mi
Last recorded151,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 SZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 151,881 miles

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,270 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,028 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,100 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 81,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,935 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,941 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 41,941 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FP13 SZL is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP13 SZL, 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 FP13 SZL registered?

FP13 SZL is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FP13 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 SZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP13 SZL have outstanding finance?

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