2014 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · KT14 AAV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 20 July 2026 at 99,187 miles passed, it flagged a non-obligatory stop lamp and all four tyres reaching the legal limit or showing perishing. This mirrors a long-standing pattern where components are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold, rather than being replaced during scheduled servicing. The mileage progression is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The record shows a clean history between 2017 and 2020 when the car was under 53,000 miles. However, the frequency of advisories increased significantly after the 57,666-mile test in 2021. The vehicle has covered roughly 42,000 miles in the last five years, leading to accelerated wear on rubber components and suspension hardware as the vehicle entered higher mileage brackets. A buyer must inspect the front-end suspension thoroughly, as the tester noted worn offside front lower control arm bushes in three consecutive tests between 2024 and 2025. This persistent issue suggests a failure to replace the component properly or an alignment problem causing premature wear. The offside front brake hose, which showed corrosion at the ferrule in 2021 and 2022, should be checked to ensure the corrosion has not progressed to a risk of structural failure. The braking system also requires attention regarding the nearside rear discs which were pitted and scored in 2023. Given the recurring history of perished tyres and low tread depths, the buyer should verify that the current set of tyres is fresh and not suffering from uneven wear. The misting on the offside front shock absorber noted in 2022 indicates a beginning seal failure which should be monitored for active leaks during a test drive to ensure the damping remains effective.