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J18 HGK

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 HGK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 85,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2025 105,860 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 76,852 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 74,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 95,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 65,895 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,502 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,652 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,980 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 52,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,129 miles

both head lamps faded but not excessively affecting light out put.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 68,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 33,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,078 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,078 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 29,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,000 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,930 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,153 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 21,214 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks in them.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 9,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,031 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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J18 HGK is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 J18 HGK, 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 J18 HGK registered?

J18 HGK is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is J18 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 HGK shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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