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MK13 BGE

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

241,351 mi
Last recorded241,351 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 BGE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 241,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 234,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 228,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 228,676 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner wall splitting--advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Dec 2022 222,215 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 218,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 209,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 204,634 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 204,634 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 176,835 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 141,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,301 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,726 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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MK13 BGE is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK13 BGE, 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 MK13 BGE registered?

MK13 BGE is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is MK13 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 BGE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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