2014 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · YW14 FWH

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 53,559 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just one mile prior. This failure identified critical issues including fractured rear coil springs and front tyres with depths below the legal limit. While these specific faults appear to have been addressed, the trend suggests the owner only services mechanical components once they reach the point of legal failure. At 53,559 miles over twelve years, the car has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,463 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows consistent annual testing with roughly 4,000 to 6,000 miles between tests from 2022 and 2025. The low mileage suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which is consistent with the recurring advisories regarding tyre perishing and cracking noted over several years. A buyer should focus their inspection on the suspension system, as light misting of oil on the rear shock absorbers has been noted since at least July 2022 and persisted into the 2025 failure. Although the fractured coil springs were replaced recently, the ongoing leak from the dampers indicates they are nearing the end of their seal. Given the history of tyres reaching the legal limit or showing perishing, the current sidewalls must be checked for deep cracking or dry rot, as low mileage does not prevent rubber compounds from hardening over time.