2013 SEAT Leon SE TDI 1.6L Diesel · KS13 KWM

The 2013 SEAT Leon SE TDI presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 13 October 2023 at 159,846 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the only blemish was a failure on 14 March 2023 at 149,350 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, implying an administrative or unrecorded minor issue rather than a hard mechanical fault. The intervening tests in December 2021, June 2019, and June 2018 all passed cleanly. On the evidence of the official record, the vehicle has not shown a worsening pattern of advisories or recurring failures. Mileage stands at 159,846 against a 13-year life, equating to roughly 12,300 miles per year, which is high for the age but consistent rather than sporadic. The jump from 82,642 miles in June 2018 to 96,054 in June 2019 shows light annual use of around 13,400 miles, then accelerating to 129,092 by December 2021 and 149,350 by March 2023. That equates to nearly 20,000 miles per year across the later period. A notable gap exists between the March 2023 failure and the October 2023 pass, with no test in between, and the record is otherwise sparse on consumable or structural commentary. Given the clean test history and absence of flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, or corrosion advisories, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as MOT pass sheets do not always capture early-stage deterioration on a high-mileage diesel. The TDI drivetrain at this mileage warrants scrutiny of turbo, clutch, and DPF condition, none of which the MOT cycle addressed. The March 2023 failure with no listed defect suggests the previous owner addressed a rectification quickly; verify the repair invoice to confirm no concealed brake or emission fault was patched for the pass.