Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 544 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.
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The Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a.
Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 354 | 84.2% | 24,720 | 35,929 | 48,869 |
| 2020 | 177 | 84.7% | 26,492 | 35,291 | 47,780 |
How Long Does a Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a Last?
Based on 174 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.7% MOT pass rate from 177 tests
84.2% MOT pass rate from 354 tests
The best year to buy a used Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.7% across 177 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a THIS CAR | 84.2% | 544 | 35,668 mi | — yrs |
| Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-a | 90% | 9,308 | 27,589 mi | — yrs |
| Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a | 89.7% | 5,096 | 29,016 mi | — yrs |
| Cupra Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE S-a | 91% | 4,443 | 27,825 mi | — yrs |
| Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A | 63.3% | 777 | 105,724 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-a (90.0% pass rate) and the Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a (89.7% pass rate), the Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 544 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a owner drives around 8,526 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.