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VK13 SSV

2013 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,425 mi
Last recorded154,425 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 SSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 154,425 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,712 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 117,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,016 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 105,016 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ignition / key / faulty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 44,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,622 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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VK13 SSV is a 2013 Seat Leon in Silver 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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

VK13 SSV is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is VK13 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 SSV 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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