2019 SEAT Leon FR Black Edition TSI EVO 1.5L Petrol · YM69 MVP

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance picture at the point of sale. The most recent test on 13 December 2025 at 46,996 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, which is a strong positive signal. Comparing that to the 2024 test at 41,442 miles, where the tester flagged both rear and offside front brake pads wearing low alongside low brake fluid, the subsequent clean pass suggests these items were properly replaced and the hydraulic system topped up or repaired. A pattern of recurring front brake pad wear advisories runs through the record, appearing in December 2022 at 32,135 miles, again in December 2023 at 37,720 miles on a failed test, and once more in December 2024. This indicates the front pads are a genuine wear item being consumed at a rate consistent with spirited driving typical of the FR Black Edition, rather than a symptom of sticking calipers or a dragging handbrake. The 2023 failure for a deep cut reaching the ply or cords on the offside rear tyre was an isolated event, likely from road debris, and was clearly rectified before the retest the following day. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable. Between 10 December 2022 at 32,135 miles and 7 December 2024 at 41,442 miles, the car covered 9,307 miles over roughly 24 months, averaging approximately 4,650 miles per year during that window. The jump from 41,442 miles in December 2024 to 46,996 miles by December 2025 represents 5,554 miles in twelve months, a slight uptick but still well within normal use for a seven-year-old vehicle averaging 6,714 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest the car was sitting unused for long periods or clocked. A buyer should still approach the physical inspection with focus on the braking system and tyre condition. The repeated front brake pad advisories, while now resolved on paper, warrant a close look at the front discs for scoring, lipping, and minimum thickness, as aggressive pad wear often points to disc wear that may not have been addressed at the last service. The 2024 advisory for low brake fluid demands scrutiny of the entire hydraulic circuit. Check the master cylinder, caliper pistons, and all rigid lines for seepage, and verify the fluid has been flushed rather than simply topped up, as low fluid often signals a pending pad change that has now been completed. Inspect all four tyre sidewalls carefully for fresh cuts or bulging, given the 2023 failure for structural cord damage. The rear brake pads flagged as low in 2024 should have been replaced, but a physical check of rear caliper slide pins for free movement is sensible, as binding rear calipers are a common issue on this platform and would accelerate uneven wear. Finally, with nearly 47,000 miles on the clock, examine the front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar links for play, along with the exhaust system for corrosion at flexi-joints and mounting points.