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BJ13 YVW

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,480 mi
Last recorded71,480 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 YVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 48,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 42,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,208 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 32,208 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracks starting to appear to outer sidewall but not to expose cords

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracks starting to appear to outer sidewall but not to expose cords

undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,967 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2016 16,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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BJ13 YVW 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ13 YVW, 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 BJ13 YVW registered?

BJ13 YVW is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is BJ13 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 YVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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