2014 SEAT Leon FR TDI 2.0L Heavy oil · V700 MOO

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 June 2025 at 148,836 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite an anomalous failure on 24 April 2025 at 147,744 miles. Since that failure recorded no specific defects, it likely represents an administrative error or a minor sensor issue that was rectified immediately before the subsequent pass, rather than a systemic mechanical decline. The mileage profile indicates high usage, averaging approximately 12,400 miles per year over its twelve-year life. There is a significant surge in usage between October 2022 and June 2025, where the vehicle covered 37,227 miles in under 30 months. This rapid accumulation suggests accelerated wear on high-mileage components such as the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking system. The gap between the 2020 and 2022 tests shows a more moderate interval, indicating consistent patterns of use rather than long periods of stagnation. Given the high mileage and the specific age of this TDI engine, a physical inspection must focus on components prone to fatigue under heavy load. A buyer should check for play in the front suspension arm bushes and shock absorbers, which often degrade after 100,000 miles. The condition of the brake discs and the presence of corrosion on calipers are also critical, as high mileage puts significant stress on the braking system. While the record is clean, the structural integrity of the underbody and exhaust mounting should be verified to ensure that high-frequency use has not led to undetected corrosion or mechanical fatigue.