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SJ63 ZVH

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 ZVH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 73,731 miles

Nearside Rear lens slight damage no effect on light

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 73,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens slight damage no effect on light

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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 11 May 2024 59,785 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 58,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,853 miles

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

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

front handbrake release knob stiff

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,912 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,402 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 28,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 28,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 20,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 9,005 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 8,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SJ63 ZVH is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ63 ZVH, 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 SJ63 ZVH registered?

SJ63 ZVH is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2013.

Is SJ63 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ63 ZVH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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