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MT13 ZRL

2013 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 ZRL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 99,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded repair not fully sealed ON THE LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 99,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded repair not fully sealed ON THE LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage fouling inner wheel arch liner

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,625 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front edge of outer sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damage advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 94,224 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Low performance (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front edge of outer sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damage advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,272 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 82,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has crack but can still see clearly (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,710 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 73,710 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 48,454 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2017 36,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Fail 16 May 2017 36,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level above max.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,202 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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MT13 ZRL is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 MT13 ZRL, 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 MT13 ZRL registered?

MT13 ZRL is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is MT13 ZRL safe to buy?

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