2011 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · DA61 KFR

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 3 February 2026 at 115,814 miles, with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is stable and shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available record. Prior to that pass, the car failed on 29 January 2026 at 115,812 miles, yet the tester recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a genuine fault. A near-identical pattern occurred in January 2025, when the vehicle failed on 22 January at 104,202 miles with no defects, then passed on 27 January at 104,231 miles. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a 2011 car, averaging roughly 7,700 miles per year against the 115,814 miles now shown. The gap between the December 2023 test at 97,721 miles and the January 2025 failure at 104,202 miles covers only about 6,500 miles in just over twelve months, confirming light yearly use. The jump to 115,814 miles by February 2026 suggests roughly 11,600 miles were added in the final thirteen months, a modest rise but still within normal bounds. The record itself is sparse, with three passes and two defect-free failures and no advisories ever raised. Because no advisories or defects appear in any test, the MOT data alone shows no evidence of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, failing brake discs, or exhaust issues. The repeated defect-free failures without stated reasons warrant a check of the DVSA failure category in person, as these may stem from documentation or lighting presentation rather than mechanical condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, subframe corrosion, and caliper operation given the car's fifteen-year age and 115,000-mile use. The clean test history implies previous owners kept the car to a basic legal standard, though the twin defect-free failures hint at lapsed paperwork or rushed test bookings. Verify service receipts and confirm the true cause of the January 2025 and January 2026 failures before purchase, as the MOT record does not expose hidden wear on consumables or drivetrain components.