2014 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · OU14 NHE

The 2014 SEAT Leon holds a current MOT pass, with the most recent test on 2 March 2026 returning no recorded defects or advisories. Across the five tests available, the vehicle has never failed, which on its own simply reflects compliance with the statutory test rather than overall condition. A trend of recurring front shock absorber oil misting advisories appeared in March 2023 and again in March 2025, while the intervening 2024 test was clean. The fact that this warning surfaced, disappeared, and resurfaced on the same axle suggests a slow progressive deterioration of the damper seals rather than a repair having been carried out. A minor defect for a deteriorated offside front CV boot was also logged at the 2022 test, alongside a tyre perishing advisory across all four corners. Mileage accumulation across the recorded period is modest and broadly consistent with average use. The implied annual figure of around 9,269 miles sits comfortably within typical expectations for a 12-year-old car. Test-to-test gaps show steady increments: roughly 7,000 to 9,000 miles between annual tests, with no extended periods unaccounted for. The current odometer reading of 111,230 miles means the most recent test in March 2026 was carried out at broadly that figure, making the data current to within six months. There is nothing in the mileage pattern to suggest clock irregularities or unusually heavy use. Given the repeated advisories on the front shock absorbers over consecutive years, any prospective buyer should physically inspect the dampers for active seepage, corrosion on the strut bodies, and uneven ride height. The nearside and offside front coil springs, top mounts, and suspension bushes should also be examined, as these components tend to suffer alongside ageing dampers. The 2022 CV boot issue warrants a check of the offside front inner joint gaiter for splits or grease loss, which would point to a replacement not having been completed. All four tyres should be inspected for the sidewall perishing flagged in 2022, as rubber degradation of that nature worsens with age regardless of tread depth. Finally, given the vehicle's mileage, a thorough road test for brake pedal feel, binding calipers, and any warning lights would be sensible, alongside checks for structural corrosion common to cars of this era and exposure.