2016 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · BD66 VLL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs regarding consumable components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 82,058 miles passed, it revealed advisories for worn rear tyres and pitted rear brake discs. This follows a failure in February 2025 where the car was rejected for a structural tyre bulge and worn front discs. The pattern suggests the owner addresses mechanical issues once they fail an inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2023 and March 2024, where 6,331 miles were covered in fourteen months, followed by a significant increase of nearly 9,600 miles between February 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like seals and bushes, though it explains the accelerated wear on the braking system and tyres seen in the recent records. A buyer must personally inspect the condition of the braking system, as the record shows recurring pitting and scoring on both front and rear discs across 2025 and 2026. This often indicates long periods of sitting or aggressive corrosion which can lead to seized calipers. The previous failure for a structural tyre bulge on the offside front highlights a potential safety risk; the buyer should check all remaining sidewalls for impact damage or perishing. Given that the rear tyres are already near the legal limit, a full set of new tyres is likely required in the immediate future.