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M23 ELV

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,652 mi
Last recorded142,652 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 ELV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 142,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 142,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 137,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,503 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 130,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 123,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,846 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 95,530 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,318 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))

front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,318 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 78,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,933 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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M23 ELV is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M23 ELV, 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 M23 ELV registered?

M23 ELV is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is M23 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 ELV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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