2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · FD18 TYZ

A 2018 SEAT Leon presenting with an MOT history that is almost entirely free from recorded defects, reflecting consistent compliance with DVSA roadworthiness standards across consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 1 September 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or failures logged, mirroring the clean outcomes recorded in August 2024 and June 2023. A separate test on 6 September 2023 is listed as a failure, but critically the record carries no defect entries for that attempt, which in DVSA practice typically indicates a vehicle was presented but could not be fully assessed, or a data anomaly on the same day as a pass. No corrosion advisories, suspension component wear, brake pipe issues, or exhaust integrity concerns have been logged at any point, which is a notably clean profile for a Leon approaching eight years of age. Mileage stands at 70,458 miles, equating to an average annual accumulation of roughly 8,807 miles per year since first registration. This is a thoroughly typical usage rate for a family hatchback of this vintage, suggesting neither the long stationary periods that accelerate tyre flat-spotting, brake disc corrosion, and 12V battery degradation, nor the higher-mileage wear that accelerates clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and timing chain component fatigue. The relatively even annual mileage implied by the testing cadence indicates consistent service intervals and predictable mechanical loading on the engine, transmission, and braking systems. No anomalous gaps between MOT tests or sudden mileage jumps appear in the record. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection, because MOT tests are point-in-time snapshots and do not record wear that remains within legal tolerance. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which on Mk3 Leons commonly points to worn lower suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, or front strut top mounts. Apply the brakes firmly from speed to check for any vibration or pedal judder that could indicate brake disc warping, and ensure the car pulls neither left nor right under steady braking. At low speed, listen for any binding or grinding from the front calipers, a known wear point on Leon platforms that can lead to uneven pad wear. Inspect all four wheel arches, the rear suspension beam mounting points, and the underfloor seams for any surface corrosion that may have developed since the last test, particularly given that no corrosion advisories have been raised, a buyer should verify there is genuinely nothing forming rather than simply trust the absence of a recorded item. Check the engine oil for any milky residue on the dipstick or under the oil filler cap, which would suggest coolant ingress via the head gasket or timing chain cover, and inspect for oil misting around the cam chain area. Confirm the timing chain tensioner operation on cold start by listening for any rattle that settles within a second or two. Finally, verify all dashboard warning lamps illuminate correctly on ignition and extinguish once the engine is running, and confirm that the climate control, infotainment, and electric windows all function without fault, as these electronic items are not formally part of the MOT test but are common failure points on this generation.