2013 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · X16 SML
2013 SEAT Leon (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 87,680 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X16 SML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 87,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X16 SML 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 (X16 SML) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X16 SML Mileage History
- 28/02/202468,885 mi
- 12/03/202581,453 mi+12,568 mi
- 12/03/202581,455 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/202687,679 mi+6,224 mi
- 16/03/202687,680 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- LED Headlight FailureModerate
Individual LEDs or the control board fail. The units are sealed and must be replaced entirely.
- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
Plastic housing cracks or the seal fails, leading to coolant loss.
- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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