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SC13 VZU

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 VZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,388 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,313 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2023 122,289 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,593 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 67,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 50,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,727 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 32,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,826 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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SC13 VZU is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC13 VZU, 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 SC13 VZU?

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What year was SC13 VZU registered?

SC13 VZU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is SC13 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 VZU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC13 VZU have outstanding finance?

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