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VU13 NLL

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,352 mi
Last recorded165,352 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 NLL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 165,352 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 165,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 158,084 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2024 157,774 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 149,816 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 149,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 140,759 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,745 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 116,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,497 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 58,278 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 58,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb1061 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb1004 (1.1.C.1d)

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 NLL is a 2013 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLL, 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 VU13 NLL?

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What year was VU13 NLL registered?

VU13 NLL is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is VU13 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 NLL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU13 NLL have outstanding finance?

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