2017 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · SH67 HCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in late February 2026 at 63,711 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. A failure just six days prior to that pass revealed critical issues, including illegal tyre depths and a serious leak from the nearside front shock absorber. While the recent pass indicates these specific faults were rectified, the frequency of failures suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects when they threaten the MOT test certificate. The mileage profile is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage between 47,432 miles in February 2024 and 56,384 miles in February 2025, reaching over 63,000 miles by early 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the car has not been overworked, which typically limits wear on the drivetrain and engine but can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components despite lack of mechanical stress. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension assembly. The February 2026 failure flagged a serious leak on the nearside front shock absorber and misting on the offside rear; a buyer should verify that both dampers have been replaced with quality parts rather than just the leaking unit. Furthermore, the recurring history of tyres wearing to the legal limit in 2025 and 2026 indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that needs to be checked to prevent premature wear on new rubber.