2017 SEAT LEON1.4L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 45,940 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just one day prior. While the owner addressed the immediate failures regarding the nearside rear brake pads and disc, the tester issued advisories for misting shock absorbers and a perishing rear tyre. This indicates that the suspension and rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage profile is low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2022 (16,935 miles) and October 2023 (25,798 miles), where the car covered nearly 9,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the accumulation has slowed at a more consistent rate. The lower mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear, which is evidenced by the perishing noted on the nearside rear tyre. A buyer must inspect the nearside front and offside rear shock absorbers to determine if the misting has progressed into a significant leak that would require immediate replacement. The previous failure of the nearside rear brake disc and pad suggests that braking maintenance was neglected until the MOT test, so the remaining components should be checked for even wear. Given the advisory on the cracked tyre in late 2025, all tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking, which is common on vehicles with long periods of under-usage.