2017 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · DA17 XNW

The 2017 SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 64,119 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the history, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to at least the minimum legal standard throughout its life. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical expectations for a nine-year-old car. The record shows 27,574 miles at the 8 December 2021 test, rising to 37,754 by 12 December 2022, 47,794 by 19 December 2023, 54,639 by 16 December 2024, and 64,119 by the December 2025 test. That equates to roughly 9,000 to 10,000 miles added each year with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps, suggesting consistent private or light-use commuting rather than neglect or short-term hard driving. The absence of recorded advisories means the DVSA testers flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, binding calipers, or failing emissions at any stage. A clean sheet across five tests implies previous owners addressed issues before they reached test-threshold condition. Still, a buyer should physically verify the underside for early structural rust, check brake disc thickness and suspension arm condition, and confirm tyre sidewalls are sound, since MOT cleanliness does not certify component life beyond the test day. Given the low defect history and steady use, this Leon shows no warning signs of recurring mechanical risk. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm cambelt interval status and fluid condition, but the MOT trail itself raises no red flags on roadworthiness.