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FE63 VYN

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,908 mi
Last recorded188,908 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 VYN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 188,908 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms bushes started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 180,824 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge of tread starting to go out of shape

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms bushes started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal sticking down to floor clutch hydraulics issue? requires investigation

coolant level below min mark

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 4 Oct 2024 180,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bold almost worn through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge of tread starting to go out of shape

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms bushes started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal sticking down to floor clutch hydraulics issue? requires investigation

coolant level below min mark

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 9 Oct 2023 171,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 164,747 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 157,529 miles

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

Front Inner both brake pads look approx 70% worn

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

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

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 5 Oct 2021 157,528 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable quadrant seized on brake caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner both brake pads look approx 70% worn

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

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 9 Oct 2020 151,312 miles

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

Front both tyres slight wear to inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 151,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front both tyres slight wear to inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both tyres very slight wear to outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,067 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,336 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to go out of shape

Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,682 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing to visually see testable 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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FE63 VYN is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE63 VYN, 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 FE63 VYN registered?

FE63 VYN is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is FE63 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 VYN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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