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SH13 CTU

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,524 mi
Last recorded46,524 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 CTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 46,524 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 35,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 22,889 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 22,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 13,678 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked on shoulder

n/s/f tyre cracked on shoulder

n/s/r tyre cracked on shoulder

Pass 8 Nov 2021 12,537 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Front tyre heavilly cracked on shoulder also between tread blocks

Pass 11 Nov 2020 12,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 10,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 8,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 7,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 7,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 12 May 2016 6,192 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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SH13 CTU 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 83.3%.

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 SH13 CTU, 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 SH13 CTU registered?

SH13 CTU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is SH13 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 CTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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