2012 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · MV12 AON

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state, having passed its last MOT on 22 April 2025 at 137,453 miles. However, the maintenance trend is worsening. The most recent test flagged severely deteriorated constant velocity boots on both the nearside and offside front drive shafts, indicating a failure of critical rubber seals that protect the drivetrain. This follows a pattern of neglecting basic wear items, as evidenced by the April 2024 failure for missing road wheel fixings. The mileage is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 9,818 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between April 2024 and April 2025, with the odometer climbing from 125,482 to 137,453 miles. This period of higher activity coincides with the deterioration of the drive shaft boots, suggesting the vehicle has been driven harder or over rougher terrain recently. A buyer must verify if the drive shaft boots were actually replaced after the April 2025 test or if the car passed on a marginality. The brake system shows a chronic lack of preventative care. In March 2022 and April 2023, the tester flagged worn front and rear brake discs. By April 2024, both front and rear brake pads were wearing thin. This suggests the owner rarely replaced friction materials until they reached a critical limit. Structural integrity requires a close physical inspection. The April 2024 test noted corrosion on the rear subframe mounting. While the tester did not deem it excessive at the time, corrosion is progressive. Given the vehicle is 14 years old, any existing rust on the subframe or suspension mounting points should be checked for advancement, as this often leads to costly structural repairs.