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DA13 FTE

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,687 mi
Last recorded109,687 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 FTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,979 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,916 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,683 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,780 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 92,780 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2020 86,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,123 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,239 miles

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 FTE is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DA13 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

DA13 FTE is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is DA13 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 FTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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