2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · P5 OTF

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status, evidenced by the pass recorded on 26 November 2024. While the history shows a failure on the same date, the lack of recorded defects suggests this may have been a procedural error or an immediate rectification of a minor issue, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The trend remains stable, as the car has cleared three consecutive annual tests without any documented advisories or failures related to component degradation. Accumulating 130,594 miles over a ten-year period confirms a high-usage profile, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per annum. This consistent mileage accumulation indicates the vehicle has been used regularly for long-distance driving rather than sitting idle, which often helps prevent the seized calipers or perished rubber components associated with long-term storage. The gap between the January 2022 and February 2023 tests suggests a standard annual maintenance cycle, with no significant periods of inactivity that would typically lead to accelerated corrosion or battery failure. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that naturally reach the end of their service life at this mileage. Despite the clean MOT record, the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs are likely original and may exhibit play or fatigue not yet severe enough to trigger a test failure. Check the brake discs for deep scoring and the pads for remaining friction material, as these are frequent consumables at this stage of the vehicle lifecycle. Verify the condition of the exhaust system and check for any signs of oil leaks around the engine block or transmission casing, as these areas fall outside the scope of a standard MOT but are critical for long-term reliability.