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SL13 MFZ

2013 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 MFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 105,932 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 105,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,274 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light and reverse lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shied loose to rear

Fail 10 Jun 2025 98,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light and reverse lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shied loose to rear

top up oil 1 litre

Pass 21 May 2024 85,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear exhaust heatshield loose

top up oil 1 litre

Fail 21 May 2024 85,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

top up oil 1 litre

Pass 24 May 2023 73,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 66,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 58,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,785 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,010 miles

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 31 May 2018 33,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,713 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,604 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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SL13 MFZ is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

SL13 MFZ is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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