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J18 TPH

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,984 mi
Last recorded86,984 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 TPH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 84,427 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner and outer tread

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

both front wipers slight smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm inner edge worn

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,976 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 39,447 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,348 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 22,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,540 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 TPH is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TPH, 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 J18 TPH registered?

J18 TPH is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is J18 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 TPH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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