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DS13 RVF

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,103 mi
Last recorded112,103 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 RVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 112,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 112,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 105,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 97,253 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 89,771 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,363 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner tread bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner tread bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm,inner tread worn more so (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn more so on outer tread, cracked and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, inner tread worn more so (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn more so on outer tread, perished and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,363 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,630 miles

service light on.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 22,630 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

service light on.

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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DS13 RVF is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS13 RVF, 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 DS13 RVF registered?

DS13 RVF is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is DS13 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 RVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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