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FD13 VMA

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 VMA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 131,319 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 131,319 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,851 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 121,851 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,481 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 104,481 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VMA is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FD13 VMA, 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 FD13 VMA registered?

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

Is FD13 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 VMA shows 9 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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