2013 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · R444 RBT
2013 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 108,483 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,483 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.
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R444 RBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 108,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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R444 RBT 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 (R444 RBT) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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.
R444 RBT Mileage History
- 06/10/202281,193 mi
- 01/08/202385,060 mi+3,867 mi
- 23/07/202493,661 mi+8,601 mi
- 23/07/2025100,847 mi+7,186 mi
- 31/07/2026108,483 mi+7,636 mi
Average of roughly 7,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
Plastic housing cracks or the seal fails, leading to coolant loss.
- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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