2016 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · FN16 JWC

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 44,319 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual examinations in March 2025 and February 2024 also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not exhibited worsening condition or recurring defects under official inspection. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2016 model. The February 2024 test showed 42,305 miles, rising to 43,007 by March 2025 and 44,319 by March 2026, equating to roughly 1,000 miles per year over that span. A notable gap exists between the April 2022 pass at 37,132 miles and the February 2024 pass, with no intermediate records. The sparse history and low annual use suggest either light commuting or extended periods of storage rather than neglected high-mileage wear. A failed test on 10 March 2025 at 43,007 miles carries no recorded defects, with a pass issued the following day on 11 March 2025 at identical mileage. This pattern implies an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean advisories throughout, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, brake discs, and underbody corrosion, as MOT passes at low mileage do not confirm component lifespan under prolonged standing. Focus physical checks on tyre sidewall cracking from age, binding calipers from disuse, and exhaust emissions integrity. The lack of flagged items in the record provides reassurance, but ten-year-old rubber and dormant drivetrain seals warrant hands-on verification before purchase.