2021 SEAT Leon FR Phev S-A 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · J222 AAH

A clean DVSA record defines this 2021 SEAT Leon FR PHEV, with three consecutive passes at the most recent test on 2026-04-24 and the two prior examinations in 2025-05-07 and 2024-11-04, each returning without advisories or failures. Across the recorded history, no component has been flagged for wear, corrosion, or deterioration, leaving the official test outcome sheet free of the defect notes that often accumulate on a five-year-old vehicle. In MOT terms alone, the Leon presents a tidy roadworthiness profile with no recorded evidence of recurring mechanical concerns, structural advisories, or emissions failures. The absence of any advisories means the examiner did not identify items approaching the failure threshold, such as brake components nearing minimum thickness, deteriorating rubber bushes, exhaust corrosion, or tyre wear approaching the legal tread limit. With three tests recorded over an apparent eighteen-month window and a current odometer reading of 28,655 miles against an approximate five-year age, the annual accumulation sits at roughly 5,700 miles per year, which is notably low for a passenger vehicle of this vintage. The first recorded test in late 2024 suggests either the vehicle entered MOT eligibility late in its first eligible year or was recently brought into the testing regime, leaving a gap between registration and the first examination that is not unusual for newer vehicles. The relatively short interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests could indicate either an early voluntary test or the annual cycle being brought forward, while the eleven-month gap to the 2026 test aligns with standard twelve-month MOT intervals. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage reduces wear on friction items such as discs, pads, and tyres, but it can place greater demand on components that suffer from prolonged standing, including brake calipers binding through infrequent use, brake surface corrosion, and underbody components exposed to moisture without regular drying cycles. Given that no specific components have been highlighted in the MOT history, pre-purchase attention should focus on the areas most likely to present concern on a PHEV variant of this age and mileage. During a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven roads, as the Leon frequently shows wear in the front anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower control arm bushes; vagueness in the front end or uneven tyre wear across the front axle would warrant closer inspection of these linkages. The brakes should be tested both at low speed and under firm application, with attention paid to any pulling to one side, a spongy pedal, or vibration through the pedal under braking, the latter often pointing to brake disc runout or surface corrosion from low usage. On a visual inspection, examine the rear brake calipers for seizure, as low-mileage hybrids commonly suffer from binding rear calipers due to infrequent operation, and check the underside of the vehicle for any oil misting or seepage from the engine and transmission areas, as well as condition of the underbody plastics and exhaust mounting rubbers. Finally, although PHEV-specific elements such as the 12-volt auxiliary battery and high-voltage charging system fall outside the MOT scope, confirmation of charging function and warning light behaviour on startup should form part of any pre-purchase evaluation.