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H8 LJO

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,806 mi
Last recorded76,806 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LJO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,485 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 57,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 50,538 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 50,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,477 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 39,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,985 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,713 miles

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

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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H8 LJO is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey 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 H8 LJO, 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 H8 LJO registered?

H8 LJO is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is H8 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 LJO 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.

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