2013 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · BU63 YTF
2013 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 98,327 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU63 YTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 98,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BU63 YTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Leon (BU63 YTF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU63 YTF Mileage History
- 08/11/202282,136 mi
- 09/11/202282,147 mi+11 mi
- 28/11/202387,189 mi+5,042 mi
- 22/11/202492,674 mi+5,485 mi
- 25/11/202598,327 mi+5,653 mi
Average of roughly 5,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- LED Headlight FailureModerate
Individual LEDs or the control board fail. The units are sealed and must be replaced entirely.
- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
Plastic housing cracks or the seal fails, leading to coolant loss.
- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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