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BD13 UBU

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,151 mi
Last recorded138,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 UBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 138,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 128,823 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 126,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 109,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,957 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both tyres heavily cracked and perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 97,957 miles

Brake fluid contaminated very dark in colour (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both tyres heavily cracked and perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,972 miles

car doesnt rev over 2500rpm static.. smoke test too low to detect

Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bald inner tread and on limit centre tread

Offside Front bald inner tread and on limit centre tread

car doesnt rev over 2500rpm static.. smoke test too low to detect

recommend alignment check

Pass 2 May 2019 77,923 miles

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

vehicle emissions too clean for test equipment

Fail 2 May 2019 77,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle emissions too clean for test equipment

Pass 9 May 2018 68,238 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers slight smear

Fail 9 May 2018 68,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers slight smear

Pass 12 May 2017 50,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 36,774 miles

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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BD13 UBU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD13 UBU, 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 BD13 UBU registered?

BD13 UBU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is BD13 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 UBU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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