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BG63 ZXE

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,336 mi
Last recorded171,336 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 ZXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 171,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 130,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 130,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,042 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 100,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has excessive wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has excessive wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,481 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 37,305 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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BG63 ZXE is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG63 ZXE, 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

How do I check the history of BG63 ZXE?

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What year was BG63 ZXE registered?

BG63 ZXE is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is BG63 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 ZXE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG63 ZXE have outstanding finance?

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