Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI reliable? We analysed 1,559 real MOT tests across 353 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI.
Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI THIS CAR | 73.3% | 1,559 | 139,041 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 |
| BMW X5 M Competition Auto | 91.3% | 1,946 | 29,080 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.3% across 1,559 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Seat Leon Reference Sport TDI owner drives around 7,405 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.