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J22 YEN

2013 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,255 mi
Last recorded101,255 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 YEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 98,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,843 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 93,838 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,550 miles

Park brake operation. See report

Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Incorrect part?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Step wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake operation. See report

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,927 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 58,544 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,763 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 48,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,296 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,420 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 26,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,445 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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J22 YEN is a 2013 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J22 YEN, 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 J22 YEN registered?

J22 YEN is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is J22 YEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 YEN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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