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

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Is the Seat Leon FR TSI reliable? We analysed 400 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 400 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.3%
Typical Mileage
69,386mi
Annual Mileage
6,793mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon FR TSI 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 TSI.

Seat Leon FR TSI Number Plates

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

Seat Leon FR TSI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon FR TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,610 mi/yr
Typical
6,793 mi/yr
Average
7,354 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,856 mi/yr

Seat Leon FR TSI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
69,386 mi
75th Percentile
96,728 mi
95th Percentile
129,039 mi
Max Recorded
239,141 mi

How Does the Seat Leon FR TSI 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 TSI THIS CAR 87.3% 400 69,386 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
Skoda Scala SE TSI 97.1% 175 33,272 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon FR TSI?

The Seat Leon FR TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 400 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Leon FR TSI owner drives around 6,793 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 TSI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon FR TSI reliable?
Based on 400 MOT tests, the Seat Leon FR TSI has a 87.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon FR TSI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon FR TSI do per year?
The typical Seat Leon FR TSI does around 6,793 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon FR TSI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon FR TSI?
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.