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SH08 TEB

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,298 mi
Last recorded114,298 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 TEB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,298 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 114,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 113,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,086 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 101,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,078 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 93,078 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,752 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to some components under vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,418 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,418 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,711 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded not allowing seat belt inspection ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 36,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded not allowing seat belt inspection ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,007 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 27,007 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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SH08 TEB is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH08 TEB, 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 SH08 TEB registered?

SH08 TEB is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is SH08 TEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 TEB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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