2004 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · WM04 ABV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass record over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2026 at 143,180 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards for operation. This consistent lack of advisories or failures suggests a high standard of mechanical maintenance or a proactive approach to addressing minor issues before they trigger an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle for its twenty-two years, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. Between August 2021 and January 2026, the car covered 5,090 miles, showing a very slow rate of accumulation. The gap between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests shows only 286 miles driven, which indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but can occasionally lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to inactivity. While the digital MOT history is encouraging, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on common points of failure for this age and model. The absence of recorded advisories does not mean components are pristine; the buyer should specifically check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, which are common on older SEATs. Given the low annual mileage, it is vital to inspect for brake caliper seizing or perished tyres that may result from lack of use. Suspension bushes and coil springs should also be examined for cracking or fatigue to ensure the low mileage has not masked age-related rubber decay.