2018 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · CU18 TYX

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2026 at 98,836 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from February 2023 through February 2025 also passed cleanly. The single failure on 27 February 2025 at 89,799 miles is anomalous: the DVSA entry shows no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle passing later the same day on the same mileage. Cumulative mileage stands at 98,836 over roughly eight years, equating to about 12,354 miles per year, which is above average for a 2018 hatchback and points to regular commuting use rather than long periods standing. The records show steady annual accumulation: 64,768 miles in February 2023, 79,408 in February 2024, 89,799 in February 2025, and 98,836 in February 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear; the ~10,000-mile yearly increments suggest consistent motorway or A-road driving, which typically limits urban stop-start wear but loads suspension bushes and drivetrain components over time. Given the clean advisory history across all five tests, no recurring corrosion, brake, or exhaust emissions issues were flagged by testers. The absence of advisories on items such as coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity implies the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, though a no-defect pass does not confirm component life remaining. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and brake caliper operation given the high mileage, and verify the 2025 failure cause with the test station to rule out a hidden fault cleared without record. Check underneath for early structural rust and confirm tyre tread depth across all four corners, as consumable wear is not captured once above legal minimum.