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SY13 KVG

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 KVG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,005 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 4 Mar 2025 87,991 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,910 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension components and vehicle underside coated in oil/underseal

Underside has covered fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut assembly light misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 81,917 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut assembly light misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,304 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 72,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 70,964 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,773 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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SY13 KVG is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 SY13 KVG, 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 SY13 KVG registered?

SY13 KVG is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is SY13 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 KVG 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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