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DE13 ULB

2013 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,446 mi
Last recorded189,446 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 ULB
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 189,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front-centre sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 189,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front-centre sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 189,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield not fully secure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 175,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 151,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 151,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 140,177 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 130,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 79,048 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 79,046 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ULB is a 2013 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ULB, 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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What year was DE13 ULB registered?

DE13 ULB is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is DE13 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 ULB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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