2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · YG65 KYR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a stable trend of developing wear that requires proactive attention. The most recent test in August 2025 at 57,311 miles passed with an advisory for light misting on the nearside front shock absorber. This specific issue was also noted during the August 2024 test at 51,180 miles, indicating a slow-forming leak that has not yet reached the point of failure but persists. At 57,311 miles, the car has covered relatively low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The mileage progression is consistent across annual intervals, with roughly 6,000 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. However, the low annual usage often leads to rubber components degrading over time rather than through mechanical wear, as evidenced by the perished suspension arm bushes identified in early 2022 at 38,333 miles. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension closely to determine if the misting shock absorbers have progressed to a significant leak. The record from 2023 at 46,012 miles showed front brake pads at 90 percent wear, suggesting the previous owner waited until components were near the limit before replacement. Given the history of pitted brake discs and cracked bushes in 2022, a thorough check of the current braking system and the integrity of the lower arm bushings is necessary to ensure no new structural fatigue has occurred.