2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · DW16 FCD

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 56,605 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass on 15 January 2025 at 49,320 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared its last two annual examinations without advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 9 January 2025 at 49,240 miles, reversed six days later at 49,320 miles with no defects logged; this points to an administrative or minor pre-check rejection rather than a mechanical fault carried into the retest. The mileage pattern shows light use for a 2016 car. Ten years of life have added just 56,605 miles, an average of roughly 5,660 per year. The gap between the 11 January 2024 test at 42,779 miles and the 18 July 2022 test at 34,234 miles covers 18 months yet only 8,545 miles, indicating the car sat idle for long stretches. From July 2022 to January 2026 the odometer rose 22,371 miles, a gentle accumulation that limits wear on drivetrain and suspension components. No recurring faults appear in the record. The tester flagged no corrosion, brake binding, exhaust emissions issues, or worn suspension bushes across any entry. A clean sheet over five tests suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current and the structure remains sound for its age. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills and subframe for hidden rust, and verify tyre sidewall condition given long stationary periods can crack rubber. Check the brake discs for lip and the coil springs for fractures, as low mileage standing rot can mask these until load is applied. The history gives no cause for concern, but a 10-year-old car deserves a ramp check before funds change hands.