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Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa reliable? We analysed 1,129 real MOT tests across 319 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,129 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.9%
Typical Mileage
28,304mi
Annual Mileage
7,555mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa.

Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa Number Plates

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Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.1%
2021
87.4%
2020

Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11

Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,999 mi/yr
Typical
7,555 mi/yr
Average
8,379 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,544 mi/yr

Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 124 91.1% 21,635 29,428 40,922
2020 983 87.4% 19,918 28,063 37,692

How Long Does a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa Last?

Based on 319 Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,304 mi
75th Percentile
38,470 mi
95th Percentile
58,326 mi
Max Recorded
121,396 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

91.1% MOT pass rate from 124 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.4% MOT pass rate from 983 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.1% across 124 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — 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 First Edition Etsi Evo Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa THIS CAR 87.9% 1,129 28,304 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
Mazda CX-5 Se-l D 90.2% 652 58,656 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa?

The Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 1,129 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 First Edition Etsi Evo Sa 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 First Edition Etsi Evo Sa owner drives around 7,555 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 First Edition Etsi Evo Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa reliable?
Based on 1,129 MOT tests, the Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa has a 87.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa do per year?
The typical Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa does around 7,555 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa?
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 First Edition Etsi Evo Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa is 2021 with a 91.1% pass rate across 124 tests.