2010 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · KT10 AEC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 07 February 2025 at 122,231 miles. This result indicates a stable maintenance trend, as the car passed its most recent inspection without any recorded defects or advisors. While the history shows a pattern of failures, the transition to a clean certificate in 2025 suggests that any previous mechanical issues identified in earlier tests were addressed, leaving the vehicle meeting the minimum safety standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between August 2022 and January 2024, where the vehicle covered only 64 miles over 17 months. This period of likely inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seized brake calipers. However, between the January 2024 and February 2025 tests, the car covered nearly 4,000 miles, indicating return to regular driving cycles which has helped establish the current state of the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking system, as the vehicle failed three consecutive tests between 2022 and 2025 before achieving a clean record. Although the specific reasons for those failures are not detailed in the summary, the frequency of failures often suggests issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake hardware. Given the age of the Leon, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the inner sills and rear subframe is essential to ensure that the periods of standing did not result in hidden rust that a standard MOT test might overlook.