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OV13 GKP

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,896 mi
Last recorded126,896 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 GKP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 126,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 120,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 120,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,754 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror does not lock into position (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror does not lock into position (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,165 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 107,161 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,041 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,893 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 90,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing very close to limit in centre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder - attention needed

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre Both

Under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 80,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing very close to limit in centre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder - attention needed

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre Both

Under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,727 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 54,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 52,609 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 37,269 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges and perishing

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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OV13 GKP is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV13 GKP, 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 OV13 GKP registered?

OV13 GKP is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is OV13 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 GKP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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