2010 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · KT10 ACO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of inconsistent compliance. While the most recent test on 27 June 2025 at 135,990 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, this followed two failures on the same day and another failure just eight weeks prior. This suggests that the owner only performs necessary repairs when required to pass the test rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The trend is currently stable but remains reactive. At 135,990 miles, this sixteen-year-old Leon has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant gap between the March 2024 test at 128,509 miles and the June 2025 test, representing an accumulation of 7,481 miles over 15 months. This consistent usage pattern indicates the car is used regularly, but the high mileage places considerable stress on age-related rubber components, suspension bushings, and drivetrain assemblies. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that caused the repeated failures in 2024 and 2025. Since the record does not list the specific reasons for those failures, it is vital to check for common Leon issues such as thinning suspension, oil leaks, or exhaust emissions irregularities that have been temporarily rectified. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe points is essential, alongside an assessment of the shock absorbers and brake discs to ensure the recent pass was not merely masking underlying mechanical wear.