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N16 XAL

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,479 mi
Last recorded108,479 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,479 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 108,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 104,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 102,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,483 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,816 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 88,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,804 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,829 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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N16 XAL is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N16 XAL, 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 N16 XAL registered?

N16 XAL is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is N16 XAL safe to buy?

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