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R18 PLB

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,763 mi
Last recorded115,763 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 PLB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 115,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 94,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,182 miles

Emissions limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the reading

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,365 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,263 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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R18 PLB is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R18 PLB, 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 R18 PLB registered?

R18 PLB is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is R18 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 PLB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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