2009 SEAT Leon Ecomotive S TDI 1.9L Diesel · KM09 GGX

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status following a successful pass on January 26, 2026, 121,495 miles. This result indicates an improving trend in maintenance standards after a period of intermittent testing failures. While the vehicle failed tests in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent passes without any recorded defects suggest that the previous owner addressed the necessary mechanical or emission issues to bring the car back into compliance with DVSA standards. At 121,495 miles, this 17-year-old Leon has averaged approximately 7,147 miles per year. This usage pattern aligns with typical national averages for a diesel hatchback of this age, suggesting moderate wear on the drivetrain and engine components. The data shows a significant burst of activity in late 2024, where the vehicle covered over 1,100 miles in just nine days between the failure on December 9 and the pass on December 18. This rapid interval suggests a targeted repair to rectify specific faults that caused the failure, rather than a consistent long-term preventative maintenance schedule. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most likely to have triggered the recorded failures, specifically the braking system, exhaust emissions, and suspension geometry. Given the vehicle's age, it is vital to check for structural corrosion on the sills and the integrity of the rubber suspension bushes. Although the most recent test shows no defects, the history of failures warrants a close look for signs of binding calipers or worn rotors to ensure that the previous issues were fully resolved rather than merely masked.