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J88 XWN

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 XWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 113,284 miles

Chips in Windscreen

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 113,212 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Chips in Windscreen

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,901 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 101,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,642 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 83,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR TYRES ON INNER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,577 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,554 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 48,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 May 2017 38,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,321 miles

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

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

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

under trays,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,028 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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J88 XWN is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J88 XWN, 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 J88 XWN registered?

J88 XWN is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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