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YT13 VWL

2013 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,776 mi
Last recorded207,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 VWL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 207,776 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 207,776 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 197,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 185,516 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 174,440 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 174,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,810 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under shields fitted limiting inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2021 158,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under shields fitted limiting inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2020 152,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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YT13 VWL is a 2013 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT13 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Exeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT13 VWL registered?

YT13 VWL is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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