2018 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · BD18 ADZ

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 28 May 2025 at 45,416 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior assessments show the same clean outcome across 30 May 2024 at 42,976 miles, 13 April 2023 at 35,746 miles, and 1 April 2022 at 28,385 miles. The only anomaly appears on 30 May 2024, where the tester issued a fail and then a pass on the same day at identical mileage; with no defects listed against either entry, this points to an administrative re-test rather than a genuine mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical norms for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows roughly 5,677 miles covered per year, rising from 28,385 miles in April 2022 to 45,416 miles by May 2025. Such low annual use suggests either gentle private ownership or extended periods of inactivity. The sparse, defect-free history offers little evidence of neglected consumables, though standing time can conceal perished rubber components and corrosion not visible during a brief road test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely static intervals. Drivetrain mounts and exhaust hangers warrant close checking for age-related degradation. The absence of advisories across all entries means no recurring wear pattern exists in the data, but low-mileage SEATs of this era often develop undertray corrosion and stiff handbrake mechanisms that a garage can confirm on the ramp. Given the clean MOT trail and modest yearly distance, previous keepers appear to have maintained the vehicle to a basic pass standard without deferred major repairs. Verify service history against the low mileage to confirm oil changes were not skipped during quiet years.