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KN13 XNV

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 XNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,057 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 87,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 71,572 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2024 68,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 63,771 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 63,771 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 59,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 59,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 55,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 53,659 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 53,654 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 47,539 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 40,288 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 35,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 27,513 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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KN13 XNV is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN13 XNV, 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 KN13 XNV registered?

KN13 XNV is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is KN13 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN13 XNV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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