2016 SEAT Leon 2.0L Petrol · JO60 GRE

The 2016 SEAT Leon currently presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 11 December 2025 at 67,415 miles which sits roughly seven months before the current date of 13 July 2026 and recorded no defects or advisories. Earlier examinations reinforce this clean profile. The test on 30 November 2024 at 61,359 miles passed without fault. The 1 December 2023 assessment at 48,719 miles also showed no issues. A lone failure appears on 24 November 2023 at 48,712 miles yet the record cites no defects, pointing to a non mechanical anomaly. Mileage accumulation matches typical expectations for a ten year old vehicle. The supplied history opens at 35,293 miles on 8 September 2022. From that baseline the car travelled about 13,400 miles to the late 2023 tests, then 12,640 miles to November 2024, before a reduced annual distance of 6,056 miles to December 2025. This tapering indicates lighter recent use rather than heavy drivetrain strain. The absence of advised tyre or wiper replacements across the timeline implies previous owners maintained consumables discreetly or the Leon experienced gentle service. Buyers should still commission a hands on inspection of core mechanical and structural components despite the unblemished certificate record. Technicians must examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, measure brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess sills and subframes for corrosion given the car's decade of age. The tester logged no advisories on exhaust emissions or structural integrity, but physical verification remains prudent. The curious failure entry dated 24 November 2023 at 48,712 miles with no defects recorded warrants a DVSA clarification to confirm an administrative retry rather than a masked fault. Overall the Leon's documented pattern reflects consistent annual testing and below average annual mileage, a favourable signal for ongoing roadworthiness.