2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · DC65 YBK

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 February 2026 at 66,303 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Two days earlier, on 17 February 2026 at 66,275 miles, the car failed the MOT yet the record shows no defects listed. This points to an administrative or documentation failure rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle promptly retested and cleared. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old car. The records show 52,515 miles in February 2023, 57,085 in February 2024, 61,493 in February 2025, and 66,303 in February 2026. That is around 4,500 miles added each year, below the 6,630 average implied by the odometer. The clean pass history across all five entries indicates the previous keeper kept consumables and structure within test limits, with no advisories logged for tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished sheet. The February 2026 fail with zero defects recorded warrants confirmation that no suppressed fault exists on the DVSA backend. Examine brake discs, coil springs, and underbody structural integrity for hidden rust the annual test may not have flagged. Check suspension joints for play after the car's low yearly use, as standing periods can accelerate bush degradation without high-mileage wear signs. Given the sparse but clean record, the Leon reflects careful ownership rather than deferred upkeep. Verify service history matches the 4,500-mile yearly loop and inspect for prior accident repair the MOT would not capture. The vehicle is mechanically sound on paper as of its last test five months ago.