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EU13 VDZ

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,092 mi
Last recorded163,092 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 VDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 163,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 158,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 153,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 144,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 144,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 144,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 123,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,647 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm,wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, age cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,436 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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EU13 VDZ is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU13 VDZ, 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 EU13 VDZ registered?

EU13 VDZ is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is EU13 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU13 VDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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