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NJ63 VPA

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,972 mi
Last recorded87,972 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 VPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,972 miles

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

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))

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

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 11 Oct 2024 82,286 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,243 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tyre where plug repair was carried out. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,625 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,349 miles

nearside front ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inner edge, will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres are starting to crack between the treads

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,270 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,750 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,075 miles

damage to nearside front and nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 26 Jul 2016 13,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage to nearside front and nearside rear wheel arch

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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NJ63 VPA is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NJ63 VPA, 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 NJ63 VPA?

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What year was NJ63 VPA registered?

NJ63 VPA is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is NJ63 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ63 VPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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