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J23 RDO

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 RDO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 122,102 miles

Heat shields above rear exhaust loose

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 122,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad light on

Heat shields above rear exhaust loose

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 26 Jun 2025 110,168 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 99,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT CHANG ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,122 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play under wing coil spring top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,673 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,110 miles

Nearside Front brake noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,784 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,578 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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J23 RDO is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J23 RDO, 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 J23 RDO registered?

J23 RDO is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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