2017 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · YC67 AEF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test on November 10 2025 at 65,133 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure due to multiple critical safety defects. The tester flagged three tyres below the legal 1.6mm limit, an under-inflated tyre, and obstructed the driver's view. This suggests that the owner only addresses essential mechanical issues when forced by an MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between the November 2021 test at 28,822 miles and the November 2025 test at 65,133 miles, the car covered 36,311 miles, indicating steady low-intensity use. However, the frequency of advisories and failures related to consumables suggests that despite the relatively low annual mileage, components susceptible to age-driven degradation are not being replaced on scheduled service intervals. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension, as the offside front shock absorber has been flagged for oil misting in every single MOT record since 2021 at 28,822 miles. This persistent issue indicates a seal that is nearing the end of its life and will eventually require replacement. The record also shows a history of neglected brake maintenance, with thin pads and pitted discs noted in 2021 and 2022. Physical inspection should verify the quality of the recently fitted tyres, as the 2025 failure indicated a total disregard for tread depth. The buyer should also check for uneven tyre wear patterns to ensure that the recurring misting on the shock absorbers hasn't caused significant alignment issues. Given the recurring nature of the brake and suspension faults, a thorough mechanical check of the front end assembly is advisable to ensure no hidden structural damage exists beyond the visible wear.