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VK13 LXR

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,277 mi
Last recorded116,277 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 LXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 116,277 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 110,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 104,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 89,512 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,369 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2021 82,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,356 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 79,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cracking excessively cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,922 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,352 miles

both rear tyres low + cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,036 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slighty out of shape

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

both rear tyres cracking

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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VK13 LXR is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK13 LXR, 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 VK13 LXR registered?

VK13 LXR is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is VK13 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 LXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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