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J24 SED

2013 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 SED
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 128,865 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 128,865 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,643 miles

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

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

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Fail 15 Dec 2023 117,643 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 23 Dec 2022 113,652 miles

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

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Fail 22 Dec 2022 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn tom the legal limits 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,312 miles

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,911 miles

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

o/s and n/s front wheel arch liners cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,841 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,841 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,992 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,920 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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J24 SED is a 2013 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J24 SED, 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 J24 SED registered?

J24 SED is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is J24 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 SED shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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