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FX13 GBF

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,740 mi
Last recorded162,740 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 GBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 162,740 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspention coroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 146,877 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 23 Feb 2024 133,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 133,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 126,346 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 109,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,585 miles

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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FX13 GBF is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX13 GBF, 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

How do I check the history of FX13 GBF?

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What year was FX13 GBF registered?

FX13 GBF is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is FX13 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX13 GBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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