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LJ13 YHM

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 YHM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 125,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 108,267 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 108,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,541 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bad on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,635 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres have slight wear inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner shoulder & perished in tread - 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder & cracked on side wall - 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks on inner side wall & worn smooth shoulders ( 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks on inner side wall & worn smooth shoulders ( 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 66,236 miles

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

Offside 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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,478 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,382 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 34,381 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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 YHM is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

LJ13 YHM is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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