Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a reliable? We analysed 758 real MOT tests across 179 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a.
Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 301 | 92.4% | 21,722 | 31,044 | 43,091 |
| 2019 | 444 | 89.9% | 19,833 | 28,425 | 39,541 |
How Long Does a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a Last?
Based on 179 Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE 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 Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.4% MOT pass rate from 301 tests
89.9% MOT pass rate from 444 tests
The best year to buy a used Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.4% across 301 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a THIS CAR | 90.8% | 758 | 29,650 mi | — yrs |
| Seat Ibiza | 73.7% | 3,964,856 | 60,259 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Leon | 78% | 3,000,659 | 70,859 mi | 26 yrs |
| Seat Alhambra | 72.5% | 690,916 | 95,606 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Clio I-music DCI | 79.4% | 825 | 101,233 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 758 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE 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 Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a owner drives around 6,468 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.