2018 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · YK18 TYH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent test on 11 March 2026 at 39,353 miles, which returned a clean pass with no defects. This follows a period of corrective maintenance after a failure in March 2025. While the vehicle experienced a significant failure in March 2025 involving brake pads, tyres, and shock absorbers, the subsequent pass suggests these consumable items were addressed. The maintenance trend appears to be improving, moving from a period of multiple component failures to a clean record. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,919 miles per year. The data shows a consistent, gradual increase in distance between tests, such as the 4,000-mile increase between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests. This low usage pattern suggests the car has seen light duty, though the intermittent failures on tyres and brakes indicate that even with low mileage, standard wear and tear occurs. The lack of rapid mileage spikes suggests the vehicle has been used for predictable, short-distance journeys. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on the suspension components. The March 2025 test flagged light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, and while the 2026 test passed, a technician should verify that this leak has not progressed to a full seal failure. The brake history shows recurring issues, including worn discs in March 2022 and thin pads in March 2025. Although these were resolved to achieve the latest pass, a manual check of the remaining brake pad thickness and disc surface condition is advisable to ensure the previous owner's repairs were comprehensive. Tyre wear has also appeared as a recurring advisory and failure point, specifically in March 2023 and March 2025. Given the low annual mileage, uneven tyre wear can sometimes indicate underlying alignment issues or suspension bushing wear. Checking the tread depth and looking for irregular wear patterns on the inner or outer edges of the tyres will help confirm if the vehicle's geometry remains within specification.