2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · C15 JCP

The 2016 SEAT Leon holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 12 August 2025 at 52,492 miles, though that same test day also produced a prior failure for a high headlamp aim and a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable. Tyre-related advisories that appeared on the August 2024 and August 2025 tests were not flagged at the most recent pass, suggesting those consumables were replaced. The shock absorber advisory, however, has persisted from the August 2025 failure into the pass, indicating the component has not yet been renewed and should be monitored. The recorded mileage of 52,492 miles across a ten-year lifespan averages roughly 5,249 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. The MOT record shows a mileage progression from 46,437 miles in August 2023 to 49,813 miles in August 2024, a gain of 3,376 miles over twelve months, and then a jump to 52,492 miles by August 2025, adding a further 2,679 miles. The gap between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests is consistent with steady, modest use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage accumulation. No anomalies or rollback risks are evident from the recorded figures. A buyer inspecting the vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension and drivetrain. The persistent advisory on the nearside front shock absorber warrants a close check for oil misting, damping performance, and any knocking over rough surfaces. The offside front headlamp aim, flagged as too high during the August 2025 failure, should be verified to confirm it was corrected and does not indicate a mounting or levelling issue. The split nearside front CV boot noted in the August 2023 failure was presumably repaired, but the joint itself should be inspected for play, clicking under load, and adequate grease presence. Tyre condition across all four corners deserves attention given the repeated advisories on cracking, perishing, and uneven edge wear in 2023 and 2024, which could point to alignment or suspension geometry concerns if the pattern returns.