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FG13 VSA

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,300 mi
Last recorded148,300 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 VSA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 148,300 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 148,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,357 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 82,056 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 78,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,926 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 41,459 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)

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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FG13 VSA is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG13 VSA, 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 FG13 VSA registered?

FG13 VSA is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is FG13 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 VSA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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