2018 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · DU68 HBG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in January 2025 at 76,828 miles passed, the tester identified new sidewall damage on the nearside front and offside rear tyres. This follows a pattern of neglected consumable maintenance, evidenced by the February 2024 failure where the car presented multiple critical tyre and brake defects. The trend suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of inspection failure. At 76,828 miles over eight years, the car averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. There is a significant gap in records between September 2022 (42,342 miles) and February 2024 (64,039 miles), where the vehicle covered over 21,000 miles in just seventeen months. This rapid burst of mileage likely correlates with the accelerated wear observed in the 2024 test, which flagged badly worn front brake disc inner faces and demin-out rear brake pads. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the nearside front shock absorbers showed oil misting in early 2024 and have not been confirmed as replaced in subsequent records. The history of uneven tyre wear and sidewall damage suggests a potential lack of alignment checks or poor driving over curbs. Additionally, the current state of the braking system should be verified, as the previous reports of fluctuating service brakes and thin pads indicate that the components may be nearing the end of their functional life again.