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DY13 BCO

2013 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,338 mi
Last recorded103,338 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 BCO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 103,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,328 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,009 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 78,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate incorrect Front and rear (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing sharp edges close to tyre

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

inner wing covers missing both fronts and o/s/r

Fail 15 Mar 2019 63,919 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both been removed (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing sharp edges close to tyre

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

inner wing covers missing both fronts and o/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,032 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY13 BCO is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DY13 BCO, 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 DY13 BCO registered?

DY13 BCO is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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