2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · SL16 MYK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from a clean record to early-stage mechanical wear. The most recent test on 19 June 2025 at 98,518 miles identified two advisories that were not present in the previous three years. The presence of light misting on the nearside rear upper shock absorber and corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where components will require proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,850 miles per annum. Between July 2022 and June 2025, the car covered 37,314 miles, representing a steady usage profile without any significant gaps or rapid accumulation. The 2022 failure at 61,204 miles was strictly related to tyre condition, specifically involving a nail and exposed cords on the offside front, but since that repair, the vehicle has maintained a clean record with no mechanical defects recorded for the next three annual inspections. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension personally to determine the extent of the oil leak on the nearside shock absorber, as misting often precedes a total failure. The corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe requires a close look to ensure the oxidation is not merely surface level but deep structural degradation, which could lead to a failure if not replaced. Given the mileage is approaching 100,000 miles, a thorough check of suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs is advisable, as these components often show significant wear at this interval.