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VU13 NLK

2013 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,650 mi
Last recorded172,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 NLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 172,650 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 172,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 164,042 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 151,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 134,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,797 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 102,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 96,997 miles

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Fail 16 Apr 2020 96,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 74,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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VU13 NLK is a 2013 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VU13 NLK, 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 VU13 NLK registered?

VU13 NLK is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is VU13 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 NLK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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