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NL13 SZV

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,863 mi
Last recorded134,863 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 SZV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 134,863 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,239 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 132,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 130,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 119,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,494 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))

Pass 16 May 2019 83,558 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 83,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 62,684 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 62,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,793 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2017 40,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on and error message displays (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,3mm edge (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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NL13 SZV is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL13 SZV, 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 NL13 SZV registered?

NL13 SZV is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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The MOT history for NL13 SZV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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