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T31 TDY

2013 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,424 mi
Last recorded155,424 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 TDY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 155,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Underbody (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 142,435 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,631 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 129,631 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,296 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2023 112,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 95,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 95,201 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,009 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,330 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,115 miles

Front Inner Brake discs are worn and corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.33mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle fitted with floor under trays obscuring the view of some components

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is cracked in the tread exposing cord or ply 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is cracked in the tread exposing cord or ply 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake discs are worn and corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.33mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle fitted with floor under trays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,208 miles

Slight bodywork damage

Vehicle fitted with floor covers obscuring the view of some components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,208 miles

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

Slight bodywork damage

Vehicle fitted with floor covers obscuring the view of some components

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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T31 TDY is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T31 TDY, 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 T31 TDY registered?

T31 TDY is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is T31 TDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 TDY shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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