2017 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · DP17 KCF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred repairs on specific components. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 52,318 miles, the tester flagged thin front inner brake pads and a perished offside front tyre alongside the recurring leaking nearside front shock absorber. While the car passed, the persistence of these issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only reacts to faults during the annual inspection window rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Data shows consistent annual usage, moving from 25,399 miles in November 2021 to 52,318 miles by late 2025. However, this low-mileage pattern often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the repeated cracking and perishing of tyres noted between 2022 and 2025, which typically occurs when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the nearside front shock absorber, as the oil misting has been present since 2022 at 31,428 miles and has not been addressed. The brake system also requires immediate attention given the thin pads flagged in the latest report. Furthermore, the age and condition of all four tyres should be checked for dry-rot and sidewall cracking, as the record indicates a recurring history of tyre damage and aging despite the low overall mileage.