2015 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · YM64 DHG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 64,889 miles resulted in a pass, the preceding history reveals a decline in upkeep standards. The failure in December 2024 at 54,934 miles due to multiple tyre defects, headlight misalignment, and thin brake pads indicates that the owner only addressed mechanical issues once they reached the point of legal failure. At 11 years old, the SEAT Leon has covered significantly less than the average mileage, averaging roughly 5,900 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The record supports this with the 2022 test at 35,052 miles flagging perishing tyres and oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. The consistent gap of approximately 10,000 miles between annual tests suggests a predictable usage pattern, though the interval implies the car sits for long periods, which can cause seals to dry and tyres flat. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension to ensure the oil misting shock absorber noted in 2022 has not progressed into a functional leak. The recurring issues with uneven tyre wear in 2022 and 2024 suggest a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension bushes, as the inner edges of the tyres were repeatedly flagged. Additionally, because the front brake pads were flagged as thin in late 2024, the current life of the pads should be verified to ensure they were actually replaced following that advisory.