2011 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · DN11 LFO

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance trend, shifting from a clean pass in August 2024 to a September 2025 failure and subsequent pass. The most recent test on 2025-09-06 at 140,004 miles saw the tester flag a severely deteriorated nearside front constant velocity boot, worn and pitted front brake discs, and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. The tester also identified an offside rear position lamp failure, misaligned windscreen washer jets, and headlamp aim set too high during the initial failure, though these were rectified for the retest. This pattern indicates a lapse in routine servicing prior to the 2025 test, followed by reactive rather than preventative maintenance. Accumulating 140,004 miles over fifteen years equates to roughly 9,334 miles annually, a typical annual distance for a UK vehicle. The mileage progression shows consistent use, advancing 5,529 miles between August 2022 and September 2023, and a further 6,933 miles by August 2024. The jump to 140,004 miles by September 2025 represents a slight uptick in usage over the last year. No significant gaps or rapid accumulations suggest prolonged periods of inactivity, pointing instead to regular, steady driving. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension and drivetrain. The repeated advisories for light oil misting on both front shock absorbers across the 2022 and 2023 tests suggest a chronic issue, yet the absence of this advisory in the 2024 and 2025 records implies a repair was carried out. Verify the condition of the replaced or refurbished units and check for any play or knocking. The recurring wear on both front brake discs and tyres demands close scrutiny of the hub assembly and suspension geometry, as uneven wear often points to worn tracking or deteriorating suspension bushes. Examine the nearside front CV boot closely; while noted as severely deteriorated in September 2025, confirm whether it was replaced or merely noted, as split boots lead to joint contamination and eventual drivetrain failure. Finally, inspect the rear brake discs, which were flagged as pitted in 2023, to ensure they have not degraded further.