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MK13 LWN

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,775 mi
Last recorded174,775 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 LWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 174,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 174,772 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 160,293 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 160,293 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 149,453 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr brake disc has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm centre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,423 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,681 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,951 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,020 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 22,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted at time of test

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

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

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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MK13 LWN is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black 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 MK13 LWN, 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 MK13 LWN registered?

MK13 LWN is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is MK13 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 LWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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