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FD13 XFT

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

194,144 mi
Last recorded194,144 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 XFT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 194,144 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 166,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 142,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,839 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,289 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low advise changing rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,395 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,395 miles

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

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

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

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 XFT is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

FD13 XFT is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is FD13 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 XFT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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