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YH63 VLX

2013 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

124,456 mi
Last recorded124,456 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 VLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,275 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 116,260 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,737 miles

Central Rear exhaust shield loose

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 110,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear exhaust shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,205 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,047 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 46,252 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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YH63 VLX is a 2013 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YH63 VLX, 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 YH63 VLX registered?

YH63 VLX is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is YH63 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH63 VLX 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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