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GY13 CHV

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,606 mi
Last recorded123,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 CHV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,102 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 83,933 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 71,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 71,613 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 63,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,113 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,604 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,225 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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GY13 CHV is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY13 CHV, 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 GY13 CHV registered?

GY13 CHV is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is GY13 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY13 CHV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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