2013 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · FJ13 VPP
2013 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 177,633 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ13 VPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 177,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ13 VPP 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 (FJ13 VPP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FJ13 VPP Mileage History
- 07/11/2023157,337 mi
- 06/11/2024167,851 mi+10,514 mi
- 07/11/2024167,851 mi
- 04/11/2025177,632 mi+9,781 mi
- 06/11/2025177,633 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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