2013 SEAT Leon · 40,363 MOT tests
2013 SEAT Leon reliability
2013 SEAT Leons fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 Leon years (40,363 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 90,240
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,363
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.6%
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.97%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Position lamp not working 1.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.39%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (16.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.54%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.15%)
Other years
Every SEAT Leon year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 SEAT Leon reliable?
2013 SEAT Leons fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 Leon years (40,363 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.31% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.33% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 SEAT Leon shows 90,240 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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