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NU13 OAE

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 OAE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,736 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 98,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,796 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,744 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,570 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,318 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,312 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excess travel (1.1.6 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,450 miles

emissions too clean to register on testing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2020 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too clean to register on testing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,945 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges scrubbing away (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges scrubbing away (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,208 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,242 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 31,242 miles

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

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

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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NU13 OAE is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU13 OAE, 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 NU13 OAE registered?

NU13 OAE is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is NU13 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU13 OAE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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