2017 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · YY67 WKT

The 2017 SEAT Leon presents a stable and improving mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 6 November 2023, where it passed cleanly at 73,051 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the preceding years, which were marked by recurring advisories. The trend is clearly resolving, suggesting the previous owner addressed several nagging issues shortly before the last test. The vehicle is currently outside its MOT expiry window, as the certificate issued in November 2023 expired in November 2025, meaning a fresh test is now overdue before any sale can legally proceed. The mileage accumulation tells a story of changing ownership patterns. Between the December 2020 test at 24,630 miles and the November 2021 test at 34,171 miles, the car covered roughly 9,500 miles in under a year. However, the subsequent jump to 51,772 miles by November 2022 represents a sharp spike of over 17,000 miles in twelve months, indicating a period of heavy daily use. The mileage then plateaued completely, recording exactly 73,051 miles in November 2023, which is identical to the current reading. This suggests the vehicle has been standing or driven very little for nearly three years, raising questions about long-term storage conditions and whether brake discs or tyres have developed surface corrosion from prolonged inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components, which were the source of persistent advisories between 2021 and 2022. Both front shock absorbers were repeatedly flagged for light oil misting, a condition that degrades damping efficiency over time. Although the 2023 pass suggests these may have been replaced, a close visual check for fresh dampers and any residual oil residue is essential. The front brake discs and pads were noted as worn and wearing thin in November 2022, so checking for lipping on the disc edges and measuring remaining pad depth will confirm whether renewal was carried out. The nearside front tyre was a recurring concern, appearing on four separate occasions for wear close to the legal limit, edge wear, and cracking. This pattern points to possible tracking misalignment or a suspension geometry issue that may have been corrected alongside the shock absorber work. A thorough four-wheel alignment check is strongly advised. The rear braking system and shock absorbers also warrant attention. The nearside rear outer brake pad was flagged as wearing thin in November 2021, and both rear shock absorbers showed oil misting in both 2021 and 2022. Inspect the rear calipers for binding, check the disc surfaces for uneven wear, and look for any signs of oil seepage on the rear damper bodies. Given the vehicle's recent period of minimal use, a test drive should specifically assess whether the handbrake holds firmly on a gradient and whether the braking system pulls to one side, which could indicate a sticking caliper from prolonged standing.