2018 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · KX18 XMU

The SEAT Leon presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 3 March 2026 at 96,615 miles, showing no defects or advisories. The maintenance trend across the available DVSA history is stable, as every test from 17 September 2024 through to the latest examination reports zero mechanical faults. Two failed entries on 25 March 2025 and 3 March 2026, both showing no defects at 78,384 and 96,614 miles respectively, were followed by immediate passes on the same or adjacent day, indicating either administrative anomalies or pre-test corrections not logged. Mileage sits high for an eight-year-old hatchback. The record opens with a pass at 72,243 miles on 17 September 2024. Six months later, on 27 March 2025, the odometer read 78,384 miles, a modest 6,141-mile gain. The final jump to 96,615 miles by 3 March 2026 spans roughly eleven months and adds 18,231 miles, lifting average annual use to about 12,077 miles. Such acceleration in the last year suggests heavier commuting or motorway mileage, yet the sparse test count leaves large gaps where wear could develop unseen. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core components given the elevated distance covered. The tester logged no suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions concerns, but at near 100,000 miles these items demand hands-on checks. Examine subframe for structural integrity and look for surface rust on sills and arches. Verify the true cause of the two zero-defect failures with the seller’s paperwork, as the DVSA entry alone offers no explanation. Tyres and wiper blades remain consumable items not reflected in the clean record. Confirm tread depth and sidewall condition across all four corners. The Leon’s history implies previous owners kept statutory tests clear, though the silent fail entries warrant a glance at the V5C and any retest documentation before purchase.