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BU63 YRP

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,894 mi
Last recorded126,894 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 YRP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,227 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 98,227 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,890 miles

o/s/r brake light broken

Fail 8 Feb 2021 86,786 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all around (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake light broken

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,470 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 42,470 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 67,673 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 65,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 47,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BU63 YRP is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BU63 YRP, 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 BU63 YRP registered?

BU63 YRP is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is BU63 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 YRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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