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DE63 YVM

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,040 mi
Last recorded185,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 YVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 185,040 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Water ingress due to damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides est. 4/6000 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement General deterioration to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 185,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Water ingress due to damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides est. 4/6000 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement General deterioration to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 179,626 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 179,626 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 172,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 152,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 148,501 miles

Car fitted with under tray's

Pass 18 Jan 2020 146,029 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 140,619 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,318 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Low fuel level.

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 126,318 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Low fuel level.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

under tray/engine cover fitted

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 YVM is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVM, 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 DE63 YVM registered?

DE63 YVM is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2013.

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