2014 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · R31 KAJ
2014 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 130,298 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R31 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 130,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R31 KAJ 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 2014 Seat Leon (R31 KAJ) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
R31 KAJ Mileage History
- 21/12/2022120,044 mi
- 22/12/2022120,047 mi+3 mi
- 01/12/2023124,507 mi+4,460 mi
- 06/12/2024127,908 mi+3,401 mi
- 13/12/2025130,298 mi+2,390 mi
Average of roughly 3,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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