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J7 KGX

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,507 mi
Last recorded108,507 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 KGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,507 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 108,483 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,816 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rubber shields perished, ferrule under cover not visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 95,816 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rubber shields perished, ferrule under cover not visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,934 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to inspect due to under try fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to inspect due to under try fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,622 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 19,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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J7 KGX is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J7 KGX, 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 J7 KGX registered?

J7 KGX is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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The MOT history for J7 KGX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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