2017 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · MW67 HGE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 89,259 miles passed after a failure just two miles prior. That failure involved a non-functional dipped beam headlamp, a faulty windscreen washer system, and two front tyres failing on tread depth requirements. While the car passed the re-test, the recurring failures suggest the owner only addresses mechanical and safety defects when forced to by the MOT tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Records show a steady accumulation of roughly 24,000 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, followed by another 18,644 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025. This regular usage indicates the vehicle is driven consistently, which typically prevents the rapid degradation of rubber components and brake seals compared to the issues associated with long periods of stationary storage. A buyer should specifically inspect the front-end alignment and suspension geometry. The repeated mentions of tyres being worn on the edge in 2023 and 2025, combined with incorrectly positioned headlamp beams in 2024, suggest potential issues with tracking or worn suspension bushes. The front brake discs noted as worn in 2024 at 70,615 miles are likely nearing the end of their service life given the nearly 19,000 miles driven since, necessitating a physical check of disc thickness and pad condition.