2018 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · YD18 TMG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 81,004 miles passed with only minor advisories regarding a light misting nearside front shock absorber and a deteriorated rear registration plate. This represents a slight improvement from the June 2024 test where the car failed due to illegal tyre tread depths, suggesting the current owner has addressed immediate safety concerns following the previous failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of nearly 20,000 miles between the July 2023 test at 42,651 miles and the July 2025 test at 81,004 miles, indicating a period of higher usage. However, the accumulation of 20,000 miles in those two years remains standard for a daily driver, which typically results in expected wear on suspension components and braking systems. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the front suspension and braking hardware. The misting nearside front shock absorber noted in 2025 is a precursor to total seal failure, so the buyer should check for active fluid leaks. Furthermore, the 2022 record flagged thin rear pads and multiple tyres reaching legal limits, suggesting a history of delaying consumable replacements until they reached failure points. The buyer must verify the current state of all four tyres and ensure the alignment is correct, as previous records indicated uneven wear on the edges.