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DE63 LJU

2013 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,703 mi
Last recorded118,703 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 LJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 118,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 109,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 99,563 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 99,166 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,808 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,516 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 57,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,313 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 39,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE63 LJU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE63 LJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE63 LJU registered?

DE63 LJU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is DE63 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 LJU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE63 LJU have outstanding finance?

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