2013 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · KX13 LZM
2013 SEAT Leon (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 40,627 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KX13 LZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 40,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX13 LZM 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 (KX13 LZM) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
KX13 LZM Mileage History
- 22/09/202338,816 mi
- 27/08/202439,304 mi+488 mi
- 27/08/202439,304 mi
- 16/09/202539,701 mi+397 mi
- 05/10/202640,627 mi+926 mi
Average of roughly 597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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