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Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 5,918 real MOT tests across 2,148 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,918 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.9%
Typical Mileage
35,960mi
Annual Mileage
8,653mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon FR 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 Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a.

Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.5%
2022
88.3%
2021
89.6%
2020

Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29

Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon FR PHEV 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
5,788 mi/yr
Typical
8,653 mi/yr
Average
10,341 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,812 mi/yr

Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 122 88.5% 28,881 40,776 74,948
2021 3,054 88.3% 25,195 37,231 53,182
2020 2,566 89.6% 24,579 34,122 47,355

How Long Does a Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a Last?

Based on 2,148 Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
35,960 mi
75th Percentile
50,857 mi
95th Percentile
83,402 mi
Max Recorded
210,772 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a

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

Best year
2020

89.6% MOT pass rate from 2,566 tests

Year to avoid
2021

88.3% MOT pass rate from 3,054 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.6% across 2,566 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.3% — 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 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
Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a THIS CAR 88.9% 5,918 35,960 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
Yamaha Dt 125 R 74.7% 2,031 12,282 mi 29 yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a?

The Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 5,918 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 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 Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a owner drives around 8,653 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 PHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 5,918 MOT tests, the Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a has a 88.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a does around 8,653 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon FR PHEV 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 FR PHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR PHEV S-a is 2020 with a 89.6% pass rate across 2,566 tests.