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DF62 EOB

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 EOB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,777 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 98,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn offside front droplink worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear condition of both rear lower suspension arms should assessed within six months

Fail 23 Dec 2024 95,131 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear condition of both rear lower suspension arms should assessed within six months

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,663 miles

Front the condition of the front brakes requires investigation

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box lug corroded

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

Rear exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,967 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 81,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,715 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,641 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

exhaust back box casing corroded

exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded

the condition of the front and rear brakes requires investigation

Fail 7 Jan 2020 71,641 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

exhaust back box casing corroded

exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded

the condition of the front and rear brakes requires investigation

Pass 21 Dec 2018 64,968 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,148 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 54,148 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 28,788 miles

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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DF62 EOB is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF62 EOB, 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 DF62 EOB registered?

DF62 EOB is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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