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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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Data last updated: · Based on 758 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.8%
Typical Mileage
29,650mi
Annual Mileage
6,468mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

92.4%
2020
89.9%
2019

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.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Road wheel fractured 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

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.

Low usage
4,283 mi/yr
Typical
6,468 mi/yr
Average
7,561 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,757 mi/yr

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.

Average
5.1 years
Median
5.0 years

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.

Median
29,650 mi
75th Percentile
41,450 mi
95th Percentile
58,957 mi
Max Recorded
79,843 mi

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.

Best year
2020

92.4% MOT pass rate from 301 tests

Year to avoid
2019

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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Should you buy a used Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a?

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.

Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a reliable?
Based on 758 MOT tests, the Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a has a 90.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a does around 6,468 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon Cupra ST R TSI 4DRIVE S-a is 2020 with a 92.4% pass rate across 301 tests.