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SL13 FTK

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,608 mi
Last recorded114,608 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 FTK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 114,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 24 Feb 2025 100,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,728 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,727 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,866 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 62,866 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 46,854 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(3mm)(Worn on both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(3mm)(worn on both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 31,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(3mm)(Worn on both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(3mm)(worn on both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 23,243 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 23,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,241 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

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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SL13 FTK is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL13 FTK, 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 SL13 FTK registered?

SL13 FTK is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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