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Seat Leon S Cr TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon S Cr TDI reliable? We analysed 1,391 real MOT tests across 216 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,391 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.9%
Typical Mileage
117,790mi
Annual Mileage
9,121mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon S Cr TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Leon S Cr TDI.

Seat Leon S Cr TDI Number Plates

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

Seat Leon S Cr TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,991 mi/yr
Typical
9,121 mi/yr
Average
9,626 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,510 mi/yr

Seat Leon S Cr TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
117,790 mi
75th Percentile
145,262 mi
95th Percentile
186,982 mi
Max Recorded
1,804,503 mi

How Does the Seat Leon S Cr 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 S Cr TDI THIS CAR 81.9% 1,391 117,790 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
Renault Captur S Edition DCI 90.2% 602 30,622 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon S Cr TDI?

The Seat Leon S Cr TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 1,391 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Leon S Cr TDI owner drives around 9,121 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 S Cr TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon S Cr TDI reliable?
Based on 1,391 MOT tests, the Seat Leon S Cr TDI has a 81.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon S Cr TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon S Cr TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Leon S Cr TDI does around 9,121 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon S Cr TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon S Cr TDI?
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.