2016 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · BD66 VLJ

The most recent MOT, conducted on 05 August 2025 at 76,279 miles, passed cleanly with only minor cosmetic advisories regarding deteriorated registration plates. The overall maintenance trend is stable and broadly improving. A failed test in July 2024 at 68,113 miles exposed critical defects, specifically exposed ply on both front inner tyres and a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber. The subsequent pass in August 2025, covering an additional 8,166 miles, indicates these significant suspension and tyre failures were rectified rather than ignored. The vehicle's mileage progression is consistent and typical for a 2016 model, averaging approximately 7,628 miles per year. The record shows a steady annual accumulation, moving from 53,133 miles in July 2022 to 60,342 miles by July 2023, and reaching 68,113 miles by July 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the data, suggesting regular use without prolonged periods of inactivity that often lead to moisture-related corrosion or component seizure. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The history reveals a recurring pattern of front-end wear, with advisories for worn front brake pads noted in July 2023 and July 2022. The nearside front shock absorber progressed from a light oil misting in 2022 to a serious fluid leak in the 2024 failure. Although repaired, a buyer should check for uneven tyre wear, listen for front suspension knocks over rough surfaces, and inspect the shock absorber for fresh oil residue. The repeated advisories on front inner tyre wear also suggest the tracking and wheel alignment require close scrutiny to prevent premature rubber degradation.