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KW13 BWA

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,332 mi
Last recorded151,332 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 BWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,332 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 151,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 141,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 133,482 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,150 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both and blades not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,292 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,292 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,082 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,082 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 42,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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KW13 BWA is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red 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 KW13 BWA, 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.

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What year was KW13 BWA registered?

KW13 BWA is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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