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JM51 EVS

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,521 mi
Last recorded153,521 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM51 EVS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 153,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,669 miles

Offside Front Outer wheel / rim damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 137,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer wheel / rim damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 117,447 miles

Offside Front wheel / rim damaged

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

Fail 1 May 2024 117,447 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front /225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel / rim damaged

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,367 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 96,367 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,733 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 82,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,346 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 79,346 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 64,105 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 64,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,570 miles

n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken

Fail 12 Mar 2018 48,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,087 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 25,053 miles

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

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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JM51 EVS is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JM51 EVS, 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 JM51 EVS registered?

JM51 EVS is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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The MOT history for JM51 EVS shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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