2015 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · R7 OBK
2015 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2015. Recorded mileage 86,541 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (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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R7 OBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 86,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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R7 OBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Seat Leon (R7 OBK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
R7 OBK Mileage History
- 11/10/202277,480 mi
- 19/10/202380,141 mi+2,661 mi
- 21/10/202483,313 mi+3,172 mi
- 23/10/202586,541 mi+3,228 mi
Average of roughly 2,987 miles per year across 4 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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