2014 SEAT Leon SE Technology TDI 1.6L Diesel · SW14 DYM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 94,564 miles with no recorded defects. This represents an improving trend in maintenance standards following a period of reactive repairs. While the 2023 test highlighted multiple mechanical and consumable issues, the clean sheets from the last two annual-facto tests suggest that the previous owner addressed the outstanding faults and subsequently maintained the vehicle to a functional standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a twelve-year-old diesel, averaging approximately 7,880 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between October 2023 (67,420 miles) and January 2025 (79,227 miles), covering roughly 12,000 miles in 16 months. However, the rapid accumulation of 14,654 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 indicates the car has recently seen regular motorway use, which helps prevent internal degradation of drivetrain components. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension components, specifically checking for the light oil misting previously noted on the front shock absorbers in 2022. Although the offside front CV boot was replaced after the 2023 failure, a visual check is required to ensure no grease leakage is currently present, which would indicate a premature failure of the rubber. Given the history of rear brake binding in late 2023, a thorough check of the rear calipers and disc thickness is necessary to ensure the issue has not returned or caused uneven wear on the braking system.