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SW13 NFJ

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,666 mi
Last recorded147,666 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 NFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f side mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Jan 2024 147,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2022 126,098 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 126,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,356 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 76,982 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,289 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 19 May 2016 17,540 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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SW13 NFJ is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW13 NFJ, 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

How do I check the history of SW13 NFJ?

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What year was SW13 NFJ registered?

SW13 NFJ is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is SW13 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 NFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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