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MW13 GZV

2013 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW13 GZV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r lamp damaged

service light on

Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

key fob battery required on dash

service light on

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,065 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window regulator not working

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

Service light on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2023 91,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 82,997 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 76,680 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 69,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,441 miles

Nearside Front 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))

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,703 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

Fuel filler cap can not be locked.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,300 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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MW13 GZV is a 2013 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW13 GZV, 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 MW13 GZV registered?

MW13 GZV is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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The MOT history for MW13 GZV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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