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DA13 FDX

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,222 mi
Last recorded148,222 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 FDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 148,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,953 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,898 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive moderate leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive moderate leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,445 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,227 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 88,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 84,221 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 25,074 miles

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

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

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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DA13 FDX is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DA13 FDX, 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 DA13 FDX registered?

DA13 FDX is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is DA13 FDX safe to buy?

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