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FP13 SZO

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,490 mi
Last recorded151,490 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 151,490 miles

handbrake button missing but still operating

o/s front tyre worn close on inner edge

surface cracking o/s cv gaiter

Fail 11 Oct 2025 151,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake button missing but still operating

o/s front tyre worn close on inner edge

surface cracking o/s cv gaiter

Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,143 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 141,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 130,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,492 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,281 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,969 miles

Front both front tyres balding on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 33,969 miles

Front both front tyres balding on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,694 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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FP13 SZO 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 75%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

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

Is FP13 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 SZO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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