2018 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · M80 ECA
2018 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 68,621 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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M80 ECA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 68,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M80 ECA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Leon (M80 ECA) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
M80 ECA Mileage History
- 26/08/202245,961 mi
- 16/11/202346,816 mi+855 mi
- 29/10/202456,430 mi+9,614 mi
- 03/11/202568,621 mi+12,191 mi
Average of roughly 7,104 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Individual LEDs or the control board fail. The units are sealed and must be replaced entirely.
- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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