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EF13 BUU

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 BUU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 81,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 81,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,023 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

N/S/R AND O/S/R AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 6 Jan 2025 79,023 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

N/S/R AND O/S/R AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,527 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,751 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 60,746 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,227 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,213 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire behind under tray (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,610 miles

under cover tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,610 miles

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

under cover tray fitted

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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EF13 BUU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF13 BUU, 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 EF13 BUU registered?

EF13 BUU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is EF13 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 BUU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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