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BD63 FYL

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,606 mi
Last recorded233,606 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 FYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 233,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 213,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 213,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 196,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 178,238 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 178,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 160,053 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 139,730 miles

Nearside headlamp poor pattern

Fail 22 Sep 2022 139,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp poor pattern

Pass 5 Mar 2022 136,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,638 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,918 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,004 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

front inner brake pads look low

nearside/offside front tyre wearing on edges + slightly cracking

tested wet

Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,004 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

front inner brake pads look low

nearside/offside front tyre wearing on edges + slightly cracking

tested wet

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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BD63 FYL is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD63 FYL, 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.

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What year was BD63 FYL registered?

BD63 FYL is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is BD63 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 FYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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