2013 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · KS62 HHJ
2013 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 145,789 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS62 HHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 145,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS62 HHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Leon (KS62 HHJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KS62 HHJ Mileage History
- 07/10/2022123,191 mi
- 06/10/2023131,742 mi+8,551 mi
- 10/10/2023131,803 mi+61 mi
- 04/10/2024139,418 mi+7,615 mi
- 30/09/2025145,789 mi+6,371 mi
Average of roughly 7,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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