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DE13 LMJ

2013 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,862 mi
Last recorded152,862 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 LMJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 152,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 144,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just passes min standard (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 135,039 miles

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 13 May 2024 135,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake just meets min standard , suggest having the brakes serviced asap.

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 2 May 2023 125,735 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 125,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 114,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 105,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 105,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 97,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated split but no cord showing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 97,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated split but no cord showing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,872 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,782 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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DE13 LMJ is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE13 LMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Exeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE13 LMJ is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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