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FD13 VLY

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,581 mi
Last recorded199,581 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 VLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 199,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 190,404 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 173,039 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 172,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 156,118 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 112,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 112,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 101,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 89,519 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 89,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 80,949 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 80,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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FD13 VLY is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD13 VLY, 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 FD13 VLY registered?

FD13 VLY is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FD13 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 VLY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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