2013 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · DF13 OVR

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile due to a recurring trend of emissions failures and mechanical component degradation. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 75,681 miles passed, the immediate failure just months prior revealed critical issues including high carbon monoxide, lambda sensor irregularities, and a fractured nearside coil spring. The persistence of exhaust-related failures spanning from 2018 to 2025 suggests an unresolved engine management issue or catalytic converter fault that has not been comprehensively addressed. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. However, the data shows periods of relative stasis, evidenced by the significant gap in records between 2018 and 2021, where the car covered only 3,215 miles over three years. This low usage often correlates with the deterioration of rubber components, as seen in the 2022 failure involving structural tears in the rear tyres and the 2021 advisory regarding perishing sidewalls on the rear rear tyre. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows a consistent history of pitted and scored brake discs across both front and rear axles, with thin pads flagged again in the October 2025 test. Furthermore, the offside rear shock absorber showed leakage in 2023, and the fractured coil spring in 2025 indicates that the suspension hardware is reaching the end of its service life. The recurring emissions failures necessitate a diagnostic check to ensure the lambda sensor and exhaust system are functioning correctly to avoid another failure.