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SB05 SHB

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 110,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,787 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 27 Oct 2021 61,216 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 56,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 40,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,975 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner TYRE WALL CUT LESS THAN 25mm

Offside 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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SB05 SHB is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SB05 SHB, 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.

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What year was SB05 SHB registered?

SB05 SHB is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is SB05 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 SHB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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