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

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Is the Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 1,495 real MOT tests across 540 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,495 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.9%
Typical Mileage
38,327mi
Annual Mileage
8,981mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon FR Sport 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 Sport PHEV S-a.

Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a Number Plates

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

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

86.7%
2021
86.4%
2020

Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon FR Sport 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 20
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7

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

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon FR Sport 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
6,010 mi/yr
Typical
8,981 mi/yr
Average
10,855 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,948 mi/yr

Seat Leon FR Sport 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 Sport PHEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,124 86.7% 28,391 40,360 54,560
2020 308 86.4% 22,775 33,020 46,064

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

Based on 540 Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon FR Sport 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
38,327 mi
75th Percentile
52,980 mi
95th Percentile
87,207 mi
Max Recorded
169,320 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

86.7% MOT pass rate from 1,124 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.4% MOT pass rate from 308 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 1,124 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.4% — 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 FR Sport 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 Sport PHEV S-a THIS CAR 86.9% 1,495 38,327 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
Volvo XC60 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A 89.8% 2,215 34,692 mi — yrs

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

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

The Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.9% across 1,495 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 Sport 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 Sport PHEV S-a owner drives around 8,981 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 PHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 1,495 MOT tests, the Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a has a 86.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a does around 8,981 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon FR Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport PHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport PHEV S-a is 2021 with a 86.7% pass rate across 1,124 tests.