2019 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · CT19 MVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in February 2026 at 69,312 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of instability following a significant failure in early 2025. While the most recent test indicates the car met the minimum safety standards, the history reveals that mechanical issues were present and only addressed recently. The tester also noted a minor obstruction issue where a child seat prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelt. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a 16,244-mile interval between March 2023 and February 2025, followed by a 14,086-mile interval between February 2025 and February 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally benefits the engine health and predictable wear on rubber-based components and fluid-related parts. A buyer must pay close attention to the rear suspension assembly. The February 2025 failure was due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and oil misting on both rear shock absorbers. Although the spring was replaced to pass the test, the persistent misting on the shocks indicates they are nearing the end of their functional life. A physical inspection is required to check for increased leaking or further damping degradation, as these components are likely to require replacement again in the near future. The early 2025 failure also highlighted neglected front tyres with tread below the legal limit, suggesting the previous owner bypassed basic maintenance until the MOT test forced. The buyer should verify the remaining tread depth on all four tyres to ensure they were actually replaced after that failure. Since no structural corrosion or brake issues were recorded, the primary focus remains on the continued integrity of the suspension components that triggered the previous failures.