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DA63 OBW

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,657 mi
Last recorded166,657 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 OBW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 166,657 miles

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

nearside rear tyre light cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2024 160,785 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 5 Sep 2023 151,764 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))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 151,764 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2019 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,618 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 70,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 51,945 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 51,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,446 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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DA63 OBW is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA63 OBW, 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 DA63 OBW registered?

DA63 OBW is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is DA63 OBW safe to buy?

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