2013 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · JL13 AAA
2013 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 102,261 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,261 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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JL13 AAA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 102,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JL13 AAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Leon (JL13 AAA) between November 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
JL13 AAA Mileage History
- 21/11/201612,644 mi
- 16/11/201721,539 mi+8,895 mi
- 25/10/201830,911 mi+9,372 mi
- 24/10/201941,071 mi+10,160 mi
- 24/10/201941,072 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/202047,508 mi+6,436 mi
- 02/11/202154,149 mi+6,641 mi
- 03/11/202154,151 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/202264,112 mi+9,961 mi
- 23/11/202378,094 mi+13,982 mi
- 20/11/202489,142 mi+11,048 mi
- 20/11/2025102,261 mi+13,119 mi
Average of roughly 9,961 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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