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RE13 ZBN

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 ZBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 119,869 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 119,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 109,810 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 100,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 93,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

auto headlamp levelling device error on dash but seems to be working at time of test

Pass 4 May 2022 87,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 77,997 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 71,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 65,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,667 miles

both rear tyres starting to tear/split through treads

Pass 26 May 2017 49,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 35,568 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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RE13 ZBN is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RE13 ZBN, 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 RE13 ZBN registered?

RE13 ZBN is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is RE13 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE13 ZBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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