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LM13 TPU

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,483 mi
Last recorded198,483 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 TPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 198,483 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 198,483 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 187,663 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 182,952 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 179,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 170,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 154,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2019 130,399 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Mar 2017 60,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,910 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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LM13 TPU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LM13 TPU, 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 LM13 TPU registered?

LM13 TPU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is LM13 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 TPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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