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MK13 LWZ

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,432 mi
Last recorded101,432 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 LWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,432 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 101,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,530 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Aug 2020 81,520 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,154 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 74,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,630 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking in the treads and the inner sidewall.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,805 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 30,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LWZ is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is MK13 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 LWZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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