2015 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · NG64 XGL

A clear pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories defines the MOT history of this 2015 SEAT Leon, with the most recent test on 15 May 2025 returning a clean pass and no defects recorded. That outcome marks a notable improvement over the immediately preceding test on 21 May 2024, which passed only after a failure just four days earlier on 17 May 2024. The failure itself was relatively minor in terms of immediate safety items, but the associated advisories on both front tyres and all four brake pads indicated that consumables were approaching the end of their useful life. Recurring brake disc wear advisories on the rear axle appeared in both 2021 and 2022, suggesting the discs themselves may have been reused across pad replacements rather than being renewed at the same time. The intervening tests in 2020 and 2023 were recorded as clean passes with no advisories, which prevents the record from being read as a steady decline but does not eliminate the underlying wear pattern that re-emerged at higher mileages. At 134,650 miles over eleven years, this Leon has averaged roughly 12,200 miles per annum, which sits at the upper end of typical private-use accumulation for a car of this age and class. There is a seventeen-month gap in recorded testing between January 2020 and December 2018, and another short interval between the December 2018 test and the January 2020 entry, which is consistent with annual MOT scheduling rather than any extended off-road period. The mileage implied across the recorded tests suggests relatively continuous use, with no unusual clusters or dormant stretches that would typically raise concerns about seized components, dried rubber seals, or stale fluids. The high annual accumulation simply reinforces the expectation that wear-related items such as brake friction material, tyres, and suspension components will need closer scrutiny than they would on a lower-mileage example of the same age. Given the recurring front tyre edge wear noted in 2021 and again at the 2024 test, particular attention should be paid to the geometry and suspension condition on a prospective viewing. Uneven shoulder wear on both front tyres simultaneously is commonly associated with incorrect tracking, worn front suspension bushes, or weakened coil springs, all of which are plausible outcomes at this mileage. During a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and feel for any vagueness or wander in the steering. A pull to one side under braking or during steady motorway driving would warrant further investigation into the front suspension geometry and any potential component deflection. The brake system requires direct physical inspection rather than reliance on a road test alone. The advisories on all four brake pads at the 2024 failure indicate a complete axle-wide pad renewal was overdue, and the rearmost discs were flagged as pitted or scored in both 2021 and 2022. Check the current pad thickness visually through the caliper window, confirm whether the rear discs have been replaced since 2022, and inspect the inner and outer faces of each disc for lipping or corrosion pitting that could affect pedal feel. On the road, any judder through the brake pedal under light or moderate pressure, or a soft or inconsistent pedal travel, would suggest the discs are no longer presenting a uniform friction surface. Given the front tyre wear pattern, also verify the age and condition of the rear tyres, as matching axle pairs is advisable for balanced handling and stable braking performance.