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OY13 VAO

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,319 mi
Last recorded116,319 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 VAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,319 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 116,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,121 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 97,121 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,534 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 75,088 miles

Engine cover fitted

Screw in nsr tyre

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 62,716 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 53,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

service reminder on

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 28,247 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2016 28,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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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OY13 VAO is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc 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 OY13 VAO, 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 OY13 VAO registered?

OY13 VAO is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is OY13 VAO safe to buy?

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