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KV13 YPJ

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,925 mi
Last recorded144,925 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 YPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 144,925 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 144,925 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 135,440 miles

Nearside Rear backplate corroded & hold

engine cover & under trays views

Fail 10 Mar 2025 135,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear backplate corroded & hold

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

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,095 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill & lower door damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under trays views

Fail 8 Mar 2024 125,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill & lower door damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill & lower doors damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check center rear belt fully ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under trays views

rear of front under tray insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats all ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 101,686 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats all ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,533 miles

osr and center rear belts not checked child seats

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,063 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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KV13 YPJ is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV13 YPJ, 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 KV13 YPJ registered?

KV13 YPJ is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is KV13 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 YPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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