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NL13 FXC

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 FXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 144,379 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 138,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 133,331 miles

minor leak on both front struts

Fail 1 Aug 2024 133,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

minor leak on both front struts

Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,214 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 119,632 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,882 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front shock absorber slight leak

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 27 Jul 2020 115,881 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads (warning light on) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear inner sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside rear inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front shock absorber slight leak

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 May 2019 110,626 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside and offside front shockers slight leak

nearside and offside front tyres worn

offside headlight poor image

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perishing (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,453 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,453 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,047 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions to clean to test

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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NL13 FXC is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL13 FXC, 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.

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What year was NL13 FXC registered?

NL13 FXC is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is NL13 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 FXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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