CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG13 GCU

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 GCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 90,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and heavy wear on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,646 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,838 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,209 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 57,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,362 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG13 GCU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG13 GCU, 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

How do I check the history of DG13 GCU?

You can check the full history of DG13 GCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG13 GCU registered?

DG13 GCU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is DG13 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 GCU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG13 GCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG13 GCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.