2017 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · EX17 EDO

The 2017 SEAT Leon presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 March 2026 at 93,842 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. A duplicate entry for the same date and mileage shows a failed test with no defects listed, which typically indicates an administrative or data-entry anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical failure. The maintenance trend is stable and, by the evidence available, improving, as the vehicle has passed its last four consecutive annual tests without a single advisory or failure item. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old car. Between the March 2023 test at 85,310 miles and the March 2025 test at 86,183 miles, the car covered just 873 miles in two years, suggesting a period of very light use or possible standing. From March 2025 to March 2026, the mileage jumped to 93,842, representing 7,659 miles in a single year, which is still well within the typical annual range of 10,000 to 12,000 miles. The overall average of roughly 10,427 miles per year aligns with normal usage for this age group. With no recurring faults, advisories, or corrosion flags in the MOT history, there are no specific problem areas to highlight from the tester's perspective. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection, focusing on the condition of the tyres, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and coil springs, as these components naturally degrade with age and mileage regardless of test outcomes. The underbody and suspension mounting points deserve close attention for any signs of corrosion or structural deterioration that may not yet have reached the threshold for an MOT advisory. A test drive will reveal whether the clutch, gearbox, and engine perform smoothly under load, particularly given the period of low mileage accumulation between 2023 and 2025, which can sometimes lead to moisture buildup or stale fuel issues if the car was left standing for extended periods.