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KN13 YLU

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,941 mi
Last recorded175,941 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 175,941 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 169,943 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 164,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight bind to brake

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 164,913 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight bind to brake

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 157,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 157,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 150,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and down to 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 150,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and down to 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,439 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 139,436 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 104,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 104,635 miles

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

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

oil filler cap insecure, found original and fitted, engine oil level low.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake pads are worn

tyre pressure warning light is on

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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KN13 YLU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

KN13 YLU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is KN13 YLU safe to buy?

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