2008 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · FE08 AMK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, characterized by a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recention conducted in July 2024 at 151,227 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car is currently meeting the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean results since 2021, suggesting that the mechanical and safety-critical components have been maintained through regular testing intervals. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 13,000 miles between January 2022 and January 2023, followed by a more gradual accumulation of 5,354 miles leading into the 2023 and 2024 tests. This suggests the car has been used for regular short-distance travel rather than high-intensity long-distance commuting, which typically reduces the likelihood of premature wear on the drivetrain and gearbox compared to higher-mile counterparts. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most prone to failure at the 150,000-mile mark, despite the clean MOT history. Given the age of the Leon, a thorough look at the underbody for structural corrosion and sill rot is essential, as MOT tests only check for surface rust until it becomes structural. While the failure in January 2022 was rectifiedulation with a pass days later, one should inspect the suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and brake lines to ensure there is no significant rubber degradation or fluid leakage that did not trigger a failure during the previous inspections.