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J16 KXX

2013 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,687 mi
Last recorded118,687 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 KXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 118,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 97,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,005 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 27 Sep 2019 80,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,984 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm to 1mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm to 1mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,054 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 51,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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J16 KXX is a 2013 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J16 KXX, 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.

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What year was J16 KXX registered?

J16 KXX is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is J16 KXX safe to buy?

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