2021 SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI EVO 1.0L Petrol · DF70 OHE

The most recent MOT entry on file is a pass dated 16 December 2025, which represents a satisfactory roadworthiness outcome at the present moment given the recorded mileage of 36,526. The maintenance trend across the four documented tests appears stable on the surface, as no advisories or defects are noted on any of the recorded examinations. However, a fail was also logged on 16 December 2025 alongside the pass on the same date, which warrants clarification by the seller. Without defect details, the precise nature of that failure cannot be verified from the record alone, and any prospective buyer should request the associated failure sheet to confirm the reason was rectified before re-test. Prior tests in December 2024 and December 2023 both returned clean passes, so the broader multi-year pattern is consistent rather than worsening. Annual mileage of roughly 7,305 miles sits close to the typical average for a five-year-old vehicle of this class, suggesting regular but moderate use rather than extended standing periods or high-mileage driving. The record contains only three pass entries and one fail over a two-year testing window, which is a relatively sparse dataset from which to draw deep mechanical conclusions. The absence of recorded advisories on the December 2024 test at the same approximate annual mileage rate indicates no flagged wear items at that point, yet the gap between the December 2024 and December 2025 entries is narrow enough that no gradual deterioration trends can be isolated. Given the dual pass and fail on the same date, an in-person inspection should focus on confirming the rectification of whatever caused the December 2025 failure. A physical check of the brake system, including caliper operation, disc condition, and pad wear, is sensible alongside an inspection of all suspension components such as bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, since no advisory data exists to rule these out. A thorough examination for structural corrosion, underbody condition, and exhaust integrity is also advisable, as the clean advisory record provides no reassurance on these longer-term wear points. Finally, confirming the full service history independently remains essential, as the MOT file only confirms test outcomes rather than routine mechanical upkeep.