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DY13 YJB

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,950 mi
Last recorded162,950 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 YJB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 162,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 154,737 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,848 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer poor

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 105,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 63,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,839 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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DY13 YJB is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJB, 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 DY13 YJB registered?

DY13 YJB is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is DY13 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 YJB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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