2017 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · AX66 ADU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 95,823 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple tyre defects and serious fluid leaks from both rear shock absorbers. While the vehicle passed upon immediate retest, the progression from a light misting in early 2025 to a serious leak a year later indicates that suspension components were ignored until they reached a critical failure point. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between January 2024 at 85,591 miles and January 2026 at 95,823 miles, the car covered 10,232 miles, suggesting steady annual use. However, the intervals between tests are regular, and the recurring nature of tyre-related failures over the last four years suggests the owner only addresses consumable issues when prompted by an MOT tester rather than during a routine service interval. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension geometry closely, as the repeated issues with shock absorbers and uneven tyre wear suggest potential alignment problems or worn suspension bushes. The 2023 record flagged thin front brake pads and pitted discs; while these may have been replaced since, the buyer should verify the current thickness of the rotors and check for glazing. Given the history of tyres wearing on the edges across multiple years, a professional wheel alignment check is essential before purchase to ensure no underlying mechanical fault is causing premature tyre degradation.