2017 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · J40 NBL

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 108,360 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes with no advisories or failures. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 12,040 miles, which is high for a 2017 car now nine years old. The records expose an uneven usage pattern rather than steady wear. Between the 17 March 2023 test at 74,691 miles and the 22 March 2024 test at 95,356 miles the car covered 20,665 miles in one year, then dropped to around 7,300 miles per year for the next two tests. Such a swing often points to a change of owner or a period of heavy commuting followed by lighter use. No tester ever flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues across the five entries. The clean sheet means no recurring faults or structural risks are visible in the official data. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and suspension components, as nine years and 108,360 miles will age rubber mounts and subframe protection beyond what a visual MOT check records. Given the high overall mileage and the 2023 to 2024 surge, confirm in person that the timing belt and clutch have been serviced to schedule. The absence of advisories suggests previous keepers kept basic upkeep current, but the DVSA record alone cannot confirm internal drivetrain condition.