2020 SEAT Leon 1.5L Petrol · DG20 FSL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 55,197 miles passed, yet carried advisories for thin front brake pads and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This indicates that while the car is legal for the road, the owner is delaying the replacement of essential consumables until they reach failure points, suggesting a worsening trend in preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 17,567 miles and February 2025 at 45,758 miles, the car covered 28,191 miles in two years, marking a significant increase in usage compared to the earlier period. The subsequent interval of 9,439 miles leading to the 2026 test shows the usage returning to a more standard annual rate, which explains the wear on the drivetrain and mechanical components. A buyer must pay close attention to the suspension geometry following the failure in February 2025 for a serious fluid leak on the offside rear shock absorber. The recent 2026 advisory regarding an offside front tyre worn on the edge suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require professional inspection to prevent further tyre degradation. Furthermore, the 2025 failure for an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Light implies that electronic faults were previously present; the buyer should ensure no hidden engine management codes remain in the system.