2010 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · KU60 ZRY

A recurring theme across the MOT record is progressive corrosion of suspension components and the exhaust system, coupled with consistent brake‑disc wear that has never been classified as a safety‑critical failure but has required repeated advisories. The car failed two recent tests – in August 2024 for headlamp aim and in August 2025 for a range of items – yet the latest test on 28 August 2025 passed, leaving only a front‑disc advisory. This pattern shows that while the vehicle has not suffered a catastrophic fault, it has a history of incremental deterioration that has been managed enough to keep it road‑legal. At 110,770 mi over sixteen years the average annual mileage sits just under 7,000 mi, a figure that aligns with typical private‑use patterns and suggests no periods of extreme short‑term abuse. There are no significant gaps in the MOT chronology, indicating the car has been regularly tested each year. Mechanically, this mileage level points to moderate wear on consumables such as tyres, brakes and suspension bushings, and it is reasonable to expect that components subject to corrosion may have thinned further since the last inspection. Prospective buyers should give particular attention to the front and rear suspension arms, which have been flagged for corrosion on multiple occasions. On a test drive feel for any looseness or clunking over bumps, especially on the nearside rear and offside rear arms, and inspect the visual condition of the arm brackets for rust penetration. The brake discs have repeatedly been noted as worn, pitted or scored; verify disc thickness with a micrometer or have a workshop check, and listen for any pulsation or squeal under hard braking that could indicate thinning or uneven wear. The front brake hoses were also noted with slight ferrule corrosion in 2024, so a visual inspection for cracking or moisture ingress is advisable. The exhaust system has been recorded with minor leaks, split clamps and sleeve corrosion, so a thorough audit for exhaust hissing, soot around the rear, and any drop in fuel efficiency is warranted. Although the headlamp aim failures were rectified by the latest pass, re‑checking alignment before purchase will avoid future safety warnings. Finally, the parking brake efficiency was low in 2023 and the rear service brake showed excessive binding in 2022; a functional test of the handbrake and a short brake‑pedal feel check for any pull or uneven response will confirm whether these issues have been remedied.