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

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Is the Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 518 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 518 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.1%
Typical Mileage
73,460mi
Annual Mileage
9,684mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon FR Technology TDI 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 Technology TDI S-a.

Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon FR Technology TDI 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
6,419 mi/yr
Typical
9,684 mi/yr
Average
9,933 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,488 mi/yr

Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
73,460 mi
75th Percentile
93,936 mi
95th Percentile
133,628 mi
Max Recorded
179,293 mi

How Does the Seat Leon FR Technology TDI 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 Technology TDI S-a THIS CAR 93.1% 518 73,460 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
Motorini Gp 50 76.2% 391 9,086 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a?

The Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 518 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a owner drives around 9,684 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 Technology TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 518 MOT tests, the Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a has a 93.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a does around 9,684 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon FR Technology TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon FR Technology TDI 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.