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KE12 EYE

2013 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,567 mi
Last recorded133,567 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 EYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 133,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 113,931 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 113,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 107,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,590 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 99,590 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,372 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 89,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,422 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 69,422 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,602 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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KE12 EYE is a 2013 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 KE12 EYE, 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 KE12 EYE registered?

KE12 EYE is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is KE12 EYE safe to buy?

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