2006 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · BX06 FBO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 31 December 2025 at 109,639 miles. The maintenance trend appears exceptionally stable, as the car has passed three consecutive annual inspections without a single recorded advisory or failure item. While the record shows a failed test occurring on the same day as each pass in 2024 and 2025, the absence of recorded defects suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor rectifications performed on-site rather than significant mechanical failures. Accumulating 109,639 miles over twenty years results in an average of approximately 5,482 miles per annum, which is notably low for a vehicle of this vintage. The consistency of the mileage increases between December 2023 and December 2025 indicates the car has seen regular, light usage rather than sitting idle for extended periods. This pattern typically reduces the risk of long-term fluid degradation and perished rubber seals often associated with neglected, low-mileage examples. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on components that age regardless of mileage. You must check the suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coil springs for signs of perishing or corrosion, as these rubber and metal parts deteriorate over two decades. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting caused by light use and verify the condition of the exhaust system for any structural thinning. Given the age of this SEAT Leon, prioritize checking the sills and floor pan for hidden corrosion that may not be captured during a standard test, as these areas remain critical to the structural integrity of the chassis.