2021 SEAT Leon FR Sport TSI EVO 1.5L Petrol · RE70 UXG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a worsening trend regarding the front suspension components. The most recent test on 20 September 2025 at 41,708 miles identified light misting of oil on both the nearside and offside front shock absorbers. This represents a progression from the October 2024 test, where only the nearside front unit was flagged, and earlier entries in January 2024 involving the rear shocks. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 27,208 miles and the October 2024 test at 33,107 miles, the car covered 5,899 miles in nine months. The subsequent 8,601 miles were covered before the September 2025 test. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stationary storage which often leads to perished rubber seals. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four shock absorbers to determine if the misting has progressed to an active leak which would require immediate replacement. Given the recurring nature of these advisories across multiple tests, the suspension bushings should also be checked for tearing and the coil springs for signs of premature wear. The record shows no significant structural corrosion or brake failures, meaning the primary mechanical concern is limited to the degradation of the damping system.