2012 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · YS62 FNE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 108,213 miles passed, the car failed just one day prior due to a major exhaust leak at the backbox. The presence of a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit in both the fail and the subsequent pass suggests the owner deferred basic consumable replacements until they were necessitated by test results. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 15,000 miles between September 2022 and September 2024, and another 14,000-mile interval between August 2023 and July 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car was not stationary for long periods, though the low annual mileage increases the likelihood of rubber components perishing, as evidenced by the rear tyre issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The record shows that both rear coil springs were flagged for corrosion in 2023 and remained noted in 2024, while the offside rear shock absorber has shown oil misting since August 2023. These recurring advisories indicate that the suspension components should be checked for structural fatigue or further fluid leakage. Additionally, the exhaust system should be verified to ensure the repair following the July 2025 failure was thorough and that no further corrosion is present on the backbox or manifold.