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RFZ 1036

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 1036
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 125,210 miles

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

slight oil leak on the sump washer

Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,920 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 109,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,726 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,743 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,130 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))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,923 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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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RFZ 1036 is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,599cc 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 RFZ 1036, 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 RFZ 1036 registered?

RFZ 1036 is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is RFZ 1036 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 1036 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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