2005 SEAT Leon 1.6L Petrol · RY55 DJJ

The June 24 2026 MOT at 149,225 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy. The immediate preceding test on June 23 2026, also at 149,218 miles, listed four failures – a non‑functional near‑side headlamp, a severely damaged front brake hose, excessive tyre wear and a parking brake efficiency below 50 % – indicating that the issues identified in that test have been remedied before the subsequent inspection. The mileage trajectory shows a steady increase of roughly 7,000 miles per year since the 2016 test at 100,652 miles, rising to 149,225 miles by mid‑2026, which aligns with the vehicle’s 21‑year age and suggests regular use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. The only notable gap occurs between the July 2024 test at 144,025 miles and the June 2025 test at 146,911 miles, a span of just over 11 months covering 2,886 miles, while earlier intervals such as the 2020‑2021 period added 9,525 miles in a single year, reflecting normal usage patterns without evidence of long‑term standing. Recurring faults point to a persistent concern with the suspension system: slight play in the front and rear anti‑roll bar linkages was noted in 2020, 2024 and 2025, and both front and rear coil springs exhibited corrosion from 2020 onward, with the 2020‑2021 tests documenting corrosion on all four springs. These repeated advisories suggest that the suspension bushes and links may be approaching the end of their service life and should be examined for wear, play and rust during a physical inspection. Additional items requiring attention include the front brake hose, which was judged excessively damaged in June 2026 and must be replaced to ensure braking integrity, and the parking brake, which failed efficiency criteria in the same test; the tyre wear recorded in 2026 and earlier years indicates that tread depth and sidewall condition should be verified, while the absence of the engine malfunction indicator lamp in the latest test is a positive sign that any previous EML issues have been resolved.