2020 SEAT Leon 2.0L Petrol · KP20 AAV

The vehicle's current roadworthiness appears stable, though the most recent MOT history indicates a slight decline in basic maintenance standards. While the car passed its latest test on 2 April 2026 at 47,601 miles, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This follows a failure just one day prior on 1 April 2026 at 47,577 miles due to insufficient washer liquid and the same tyre defect. The transition from a clean pass in April 2025 to these minor consumable failures suggests a more reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage accumulation follows a consistent and typical pattern for a six-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 7,900 miles per year, moving from 18,803 miles in March 2023 to 47,601 miles in April 2026. This steady usage rate suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or perished rubber seals. The data shows no significant gaps in testing or unexplained surges in mileage that would indicate heavy commercial use or odometer tampering. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The April 2024 test at 28,726 miles recorded a failure due to the offside front brake pads reaching the wear indicator, alongside an advisory for worn front brake discs. Although these issues were resolved for the 2025 test, the recurrence of tyre wear issues in 2026 warrants a check of the suspension geometry and wheel alignment to ensure the nearside front tyre is not wearing prematurely due to camber or toe issues. Beyond the brakes and tyres, the recent failure regarding the windscreen washer system indicates that minor fluid and wiper maintenance may have been overlooked. While no structural corrosion or serious mechanical failures have appeared in the record, the recent trend of failing on consumable items like pads and tyres suggests the buyer should verify the service history to confirm that oil changes and scheduled mechanical inspections have been performed alongside these MOT requirements.