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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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Data last updated: · Based on 270 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.9%
Typical Mileage
33,014mi
Annual Mileage
7,982mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

84.7%
2022
85.8%
2021

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.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2

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.

Low usage
5,967 mi/yr
Typical
7,982 mi/yr
Average
9,196 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,785 mi/yr

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.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

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.

Median
33,014 mi
75th Percentile
43,120 mi
95th Percentile
62,954 mi
Max Recorded
82,795 mi

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.

Best year
2021

85.8% MOT pass rate from 183 tests

Year to avoid
2022

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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Should you buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a?

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.

Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a reliable?
Based on 270 MOT tests, the Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a has a 85.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a does around 7,982 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi 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 Sport Etsi S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport Etsi S-a is 2021 with a 85.8% pass rate across 183 tests.