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LK13 VOT

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,049 mi
Last recorded198,049 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 VOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 198,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 185,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 185,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire split

Offside Front fog light not working

n/s drl bulb not working

o/s/f bumper loose

undertray hanging down

Pass 12 Sep 2023 173,243 miles

Front brake pad warning wires broken

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

exhaust corroded

warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2022 161,900 miles

Front Both headlamp aim images poor but correct. N/S lens has condensation inside.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear lead has been taped up and is slightly insecure.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 161,900 miles

Front Both headlamp aim images poor but correct. N/S lens has condensation inside.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear lead has been taped up and is slightly insecure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LLB239 fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,514 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,263 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 130,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,420 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 85,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,502 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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LK13 VOT is a 2013 Seat Leon in White 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 LK13 VOT, 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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LK13 VOT is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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