2005 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · FM05 HTG

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 July 2025 at 118,768 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, a DVSA administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five tests from 18 July 2022 to 30 July 2025, the vehicle passed each time with zero advisories or defects, indicating no worsening pattern and no recurring mechanical concerns. Mileage sits low for a 2005 vehicle. The record shows 112,596 miles in July 2022, rising to 115,397 in July 2023, 116,963 in July 2024, and 118,768 in July 2025. That is roughly 2,000 miles per year over the documented period, well below the circa 5,656 annual average implied by the age. The clean history with no gaps points to light, consistent use rather than neglect, though long standing periods common at this mileage can hide perished rubber components. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the car's 21-year age. The MOT data flags no corrosion or structural integrity issues, but test centres vary in scrutiny of underside condition. Check exhaust emissions and brake disc wear manually, as a pass with no advisories does not confirm remaining service life. The absence of any advisories across four years suggests the previous owner addressed consumables before each test. Verify the 30 July 2025 failure entry with DVSA to confirm it was a clerical error. Otherwise, the Leon shows a clean, low-mileage example with no recorded mechanical trends requiring immediate action.