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LJ13 YHG

2013 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,008 mi
Last recorded193,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 YHG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 193,008 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 193,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 170,305 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 170,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55 R16 Tread - 5mm

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge 205/55 R16 Tread - 3.9mm

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge 205/55 R16 Tread - 3.8mm

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge 205/55 R16 Tread - 5mm

Pass 5 Jun 2024 149,222 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 125,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 125,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm & Un-Even Wear on inner edge, 4mm over 3/4 of the tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & Un-Even Wear on inner edge, 4mm over 3/4 of the tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 83,875 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,384 miles

all four tyres worn on inneredges

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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LJ13 YHG is a 2013 Seat Leon in Silver 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 LJ13 YHG, 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 LJ13 YHG registered?

LJ13 YHG is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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