2013 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · DK63 FTD

The 2026‑07‑08 MOT confirms the 2013 SEAT Leon remains roadworthy, yet the test record shows a maintenance trend of recurring suspension and brake wear rather than steady improvement. The off‑side front suspension rod pin or bush exhibits wear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) and the front brake disc is worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)). The preceding 2026‑07‑07 failure highlighted a near‑side front suspension pin likely to detach and a tyre tread defect, indicating that the vehicle’s mechanical issues are being addressed promptly but persist. Mileage has risen from 28,016 miles in July 2016 to 113,635 miles in July 2026, an average of about 8,741 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 13‑year‑old vehicle. The interval from the 2023‑01‑31 test (87,128 miles) to the 2023‑10‑16 test (94,427 miles) added roughly 7,300 miles in less than a year, suggesting a period of increased driving, while the steady rise between 2020 and 2023 shows consistent annual accumulation without prolonged low‑kilometre intervals. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension bushings and ball joints for excessive play, verify the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads for wear beyond the recorded minima, and measure tyre tread depth on all four wheels, especially the near‑side rear tyre that has repeatedly fallen below the 1.6 mm legal limit. Particular attention must be given to the off‑side front coil spring, documented as fractured in January 2023, and to any signs of structural rust or chassis damage, as these components have been flagged in earlier tests.