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FD13 VUC

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,667 mi
Last recorded114,667 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 VUC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 114,667 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,106 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 108,007 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer light unit has water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 99,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer light unit has water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly perished

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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 VUC is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD13 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

FD13 VUC is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FD13 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 VUC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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