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J26 RNW

2013 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,560 mi
Last recorded144,560 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 RNW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,560 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 111,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 99,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 87,393 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 76,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres down to 3mm only

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 66,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2018 53,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,920 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm

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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J26 RNW is a 2013 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J26 RNW, 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 J26 RNW registered?

J26 RNW is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is J26 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 RNW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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