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J7 TYD

2013 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,023 mi
Last recorded136,023 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 TYD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,023 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,176 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,129 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,103 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,460 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

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 TYD is a 2013 Seat Leon in Silver 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 J7 TYD, 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 J7 TYD registered?

J7 TYD is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is J7 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 TYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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