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FY13 XWC

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,663 mi
Last recorded50,663 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 XWC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,663 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 48,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 47,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 39,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 30,020 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 21,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 18,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 14,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,165 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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FY13 XWC is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 FY13 XWC, 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 FY13 XWC registered?

FY13 XWC is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is FY13 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 XWC 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.

Does FY13 XWC have outstanding finance?

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