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Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo reliable? We analysed 10,184 real MOT tests across 2,327 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,184 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.3%
Typical Mileage
34,928mi
Annual Mileage
7,947mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo Number Plates

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Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

87.1%
2020
85.3%
2019

Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27

Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,584 mi/yr
Typical
7,947 mi/yr
Average
9,079 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,167 mi/yr

Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 5,031 87.1% 24,290 33,820 46,396
2019 4,970 85.3% 24,767 35,645 49,423

How Long Does a Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo Last?

Based on 2,327 Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.1 years
Median
5.0 years

Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
34,928 mi
75th Percentile
48,009 mi
95th Percentile
72,321 mi
Max Recorded
157,794 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo

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

Best year
2020

87.1% MOT pass rate from 5,031 tests

Year to avoid
2019

85.3% MOT pass rate from 4,970 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.1% across 5,031 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.3% — 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 FR Black Edition TSI Evo Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo THIS CAR 86.3% 10,184 34,928 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
Ford Focus St-line Edition MHEV 89.5% 11,512 29,000 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo?

The Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 10,184 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 Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo 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 FR Black Edition TSI Evo owner drives around 7,947 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 FR Black Edition TSI Evo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo reliable?
Based on 10,184 MOT tests, the Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo has a 86.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo do per year?
The typical Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo does around 7,947 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo?
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 FR Black Edition TSI Evo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Black Edition TSI Evo is 2020 with a 87.1% pass rate across 5,031 tests.