Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a reliable? We analysed 270 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi 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 Sport Etsi S-a.
Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi 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 FR Sport Etsi 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 Sport Etsi S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72 | 84.7% | 22,162 | 32,216 | 47,467 |
| 2021 | 183 | 85.8% | 24,773 | 33,019 | 42,758 |
How Long Does a Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a Last?
Based on 128 Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi 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 FR Sport Etsi S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.8% MOT pass rate from 183 tests
84.7% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
The best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.8% across 183 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.7% — 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 Sport Etsi 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 Sport Etsi S-a THIS CAR | 85.9% | 270 | 33,014 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 |
| Honda Cb 500 Fa-n | 95.1% | 410 | 6,026 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 270 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 FR Sport Etsi 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 Sport Etsi S-a owner drives around 7,982 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.