2013 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · DA63 OMK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest MOT conducted on 13 January 2026 at 80,126 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. While the vehicle failed a test on 10 January 2024, the immediate retest the following day at the same mileage suggests the owner addressed the identified faults promptly rather than allowing them to persist or indicating mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,164 miles per annum. Between January 2023 (55,615 miles) and January 2025 (71,011 miles), the car covered 15,396 miles, followed by another 9,115 miles leading into the January 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests the car has been used regularly for shorter trips rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which typically reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the components most prone to age-related degradation. Given the vehicle's age, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for signs of cracking or fatigue, as these often wear without triggering MOT failures until they are significantly compromised. One should also inspect for brake caliper corrosion and structural integrity around the exhaust system and rear sills. Since the record does not specify the exact cause of the 2024 failure, verifying the current state of the brake pads and fluid levels is necessary to ensure no recurring mechanical issues are emerging.