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DF13 ACJ

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,757 mi
Last recorded110,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 ACJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 110,757 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 110,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 106,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 101,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 98,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,815 miles

rear seat belts not checked (child seats fitted)

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,284 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread cords seen without touching tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 66,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,800 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 57,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,437 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DF13 ACJ is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF13 ACJ, 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 DF13 ACJ registered?

DF13 ACJ is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is DF13 ACJ safe to buy?

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