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YS13 RSX

2013 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,212 mi
Last recorded165,212 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 RSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 165,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 161,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 161,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 151,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 151,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,572 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,457 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 44,457 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YS13 RSX 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 71.4%.

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 YS13 RSX, 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 YS13 RSX registered?

YS13 RSX is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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