2020 SEAT Leon 1.5L Petrol · T1 DSG

The 2020 SEAT Leon presents a stable and largely improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 January 2026 at 71,825 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet follows a minor failure just six days earlier on 11 January 2026 at 71,823 miles, where the tester flagged three tyres worn to or below the legal limit. The rapid re-test and pass confirm the issue was promptly rectified rather than neglected. Looking further back, the record shows a pattern of recurring tyre wear advisories that the owner has historically addressed before they escalate into failures, suggesting a reactive but ultimately compliant approach to basic upkeep. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,971 miles per year sits squarely within the typical range for a six-year-old vehicle. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded odometer readings. The jump from 49,359 miles in February 2023 to 59,616 miles in March 2024 represents approximately 10,257 miles over thirteen months, and the subsequent rise to 66,321 miles by March 2025 adds a further 6,705 miles over twelve months. The most recent interval from March 2025 to January 2026 accounts for 5,504 miles in just over ten months, indicating consistent and unremarkable usage throughout the vehicle's life. A buyer inspecting this Leon in person should pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres, particularly the nearside and offside rears, which have appeared on the MOT record multiple times for edge wear and low tread depth. Repeated edge wear on the rear tyres can point to misaligned tracking or worn rear suspension bushes, so a thorough check of the rear beam bushes, trailing arm mounting points, and shock absorber condition is warranted. The February 2023 advisory for a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush at 49,359 miles was not flagged again in subsequent tests, but that does not guarantee the component has not deteriorated further. Have a technician put the vehicle on a lift and check for play in all front suspension joints, track rod ends, and wishbone bushes. Beyond the suspension, examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and check the exhaust system for any corrosion or blowing joints that could develop as the car ages past six years. With no structural or corrosion defects appearing on any recorded test, the body and subframe appear to have held up well, but an underbody inspection for surface rust on mounting points and along the sills remains sensible for a car of this age and mileage.