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HO56 NEN

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

214,239 mi
Last recorded214,239 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO56 NEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 214,239 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,397 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 196,865 miles

n.s.f tyre close to legal limit-o.s.f lower rear suspension arm ball joint rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Dec 2023 97,410 miles

Covers fitted-slight oil leak-x2 rear arms corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 182,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,183 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 91,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 171,822 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 171,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,582 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 161,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 73,003 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 73,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,981 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,213 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,321 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,456 miles

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 51,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,010 miles

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

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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HO56 NEN is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HO56 NEN, 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 HO56 NEN registered?

HO56 NEN is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is HO56 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO56 NEN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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