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OY13 VBU

2013 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,889 mi
Last recorded114,889 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 114,889 miles

emissions too clean? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Aug 2025 108,361 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,946 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,268 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,173 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,583 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,636 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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OY13 VBU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OY13 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

Is OY13 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY13 VBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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