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

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Is the Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo reliable? We analysed 4,070 real MOT tests across 1,784 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,070 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.7%
Typical Mileage
29,330mi
Annual Mileage
7,975mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon FR Sport 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 Sport TSI Evo.

Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo Number Plates

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

Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

94.7%
2023
88.9%
2022
88.5%
2021

Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24

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

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon FR Sport 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
5,459 mi/yr
Typical
7,975 mi/yr
Average
9,264 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,179 mi/yr

Seat Leon FR Sport 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 Sport TSI Evo year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 75 94.7% 14,877 23,566 34,509
2022 981 88.9% 19,364 26,625 37,134
2021 2,859 88.5% 22,145 30,202 41,690

How Long Does a Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo Last?

Based on 1,784 Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,330 mi
75th Percentile
40,885 mi
95th Percentile
64,921 mi
Max Recorded
213,887 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo

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

Best year
2023

94.7% MOT pass rate from 75 tests

Year to avoid
2021

88.5% MOT pass rate from 2,859 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.7% across 75 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — 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 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 Sport TSI Evo THIS CAR 88.7% 4,070 29,330 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 Vfr 800 A-9 87.7% 3,695 15,140 mi 17 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo?

The Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 4,070 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 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 Sport TSI Evo owner drives around 7,975 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 TSI Evo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo reliable?
Based on 4,070 MOT tests, the Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo has a 88.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo do per year?
The typical Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo does around 7,975 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon FR Sport 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 Sport TSI Evo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon FR Sport TSI Evo is 2023 with a 94.7% pass rate across 75 tests.