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AY13 GWE

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 GWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 68,822 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 68,799 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,275 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,241 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 44,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (will not adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak at back of engine underneath ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,022 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 38,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,827 miles

Impact damage to NSR door and wing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,788 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 28,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AY13 GWE is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2013 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 69,525 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY13 GWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY13 GWE registered?

AY13 GWE is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AY13 GWE safe to buy?

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