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SY13 XXE

2013 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,925 mi
Last recorded28,925 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 XXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 28,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 26,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,533 miles

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2022 21,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 15,975 miles

Front brake disc have slight corrosion

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2020 15,904 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake disc have slight corrosion

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SY13 XXE is a 2013 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SY13 XXE, 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 SY13 XXE?

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What year was SY13 XXE registered?

SY13 XXE is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SY13 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 XXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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