2017 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · AF17 TYX

The 2017 SEAT Leon presents a generally stable maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 25 November 2025 at 106,620 miles resulting in a pass. The sole advisory at that test was rear brake pads wearing thin, a routine consumable item rather than a structural concern. Looking back, the record shows a pattern of minor, predictable wear rather than escalating mechanical failure. Both rear shock absorbers were flagged for negligible damping effect during the November 2024 failure at 88,933 miles, yet by the following year's test no suspension defects were recorded, suggesting those units were replaced. This indicates a resolving trend rather than a worsening one. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,847 miles per year over nine years sits squarely within typical usage for this age of vehicle. The annual tests from 2022 through 2025 show a steady and consistent progression from 55,852 to 106,620 miles, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance. The data is clean and well-documented, reflecting regular annual testing without long periods of unrecorded use or dormancy. Buyers should focus their in-person inspection on the rear suspension and braking components given the history. The November 2024 failure identified both nearside and offside rear shock absorbers with negligible damping, meaning both were likely replaced around that time. A physical check for uneven ride height, bounce test response, and leaking damper oil would confirm whether those replacements remain in good order. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin at the most recent November 2025 test, so pad thickness and disc condition should be measured directly. Front brake pads were also flagged as wearing thin during the 2024 failure, so inspect both front and rear disc and pad wear evenly. The 2022 advisory regarding an insecure engine under tray warrants a visual check underneath for loose fixings, damaged clips, or fresh scraping that could indicate recent impact damage. Overall, the MOT record reflects a vehicle maintained to a reasonable standard with no recurring structural or safety-critical defects.