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MJ61 MUM

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 MUM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 163,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Dec 2024 153,417 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Dec 2024 153,417 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,133 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 148,132 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,554 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 139,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,843 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2020 132,843 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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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MJ61 MUM is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ61 MUM, 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 MJ61 MUM registered?

MJ61 MUM is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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