2013 SEAT Leon SE TDI 1.6L Diesel · N6 BAM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes following an early failure. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 146,157 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded advisories. This follows a three-year streak of perfection since 2022, indicating that the mechanical and safety components are currently meeting regulatory standards without recurring defects or escalating structural degradation noted in the records. Mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 13-year-old diesel, averaging approximately 11,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, such as the 12,341 miles driven between March 2023 and June 2024, and another 12,658 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has undergone regular operational cycles which often helps prevent the seizing of seals and rubber components. The gap between the failure in February 2022 and the subsequent pass in March 2022 shows the owner addressed issues promptly rather than neglecting them. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear areas associated with 146,000 miles. While the MOT record is clean, the mileage justifies a close look at the suspension arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers which often fatigue at this interval. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for surface corrosion on the rear sills and exhaust system is essential, as the MOT only flags structural rust once it becomes significant. You should also verify the brake discs for deep scoring or uneven wear patterns to ensure the clean MOT history reflects the actual condition of the friction materials rather than just the absence of immediate failures.