2013 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · KN63 CXB
2013 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 118,837 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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KN63 CXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 118,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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KN63 CXB 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 (KN63 CXB) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KN63 CXB Mileage History
- 21/09/202399,120 mi
- 18/09/2024106,233 mi+7,113 mi
- 12/09/2025111,950 mi+5,717 mi
- 19/08/2026118,837 mi+6,887 mi
- 19/08/2026118,837 mi
Average of roughly 6,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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