2013 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · YS13 FNW
2013 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 125,096 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,096 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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YS13 FNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 125,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YS13 FNW 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 (YS13 FNW) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YS13 FNW Mileage History
- 18/09/202497,599 mi
- 17/09/2025110,719 mi+13,120 mi
- 17/09/2025110,719 mi
- 17/09/2026125,094 mi+14,375 mi
- 17/09/2026125,096 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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