2013 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · RFZ 1036
2013 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 125,210 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-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.
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.
RFZ 1036 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 125,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RFZ 1036 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Leon (RFZ 1036) between January 2017 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RFZ 1036 Mileage History
- 10/01/201755,923 mi
- 17/01/201755,923 mi
- 31/01/201842,962 mi-12,961 mi
- 09/01/201957,066 mi+14,104 mi
- 22/01/202069,130 mi+12,064 mi
- 03/02/202177,867 mi+8,737 mi
- 15/02/202178,082 mi+215 mi
- 17/02/202285,997 mi+7,915 mi
- 01/03/202394,743 mi+8,746 mi
- 01/02/2024101,726 mi+6,983 mi
- 20/03/2025109,919 mi+8,193 mi
- 24/03/2025109,920 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/2026125,210 mi+15,290 mi
Average of roughly 7,496 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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