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Seat Leon SE Technology TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon SE Technology TDI reliable? We analysed 10,344 real MOT tests across 1,967 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,344 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.3%
Typical Mileage
87,191mi
Annual Mileage
9,623mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon SE Technology 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 SE Technology TDI.

Seat Leon SE Technology TDI Number Plates

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

Seat Leon SE Technology TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,818 mi/yr
Typical
9,623 mi/yr
Average
10,356 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,988 mi/yr

Seat Leon SE Technology TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
87,191 mi
75th Percentile
112,320 mi
95th Percentile
151,367 mi
Max Recorded
1,461,326 mi

How Does the Seat Leon SE Technology 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 SE Technology TDI THIS CAR 91.3% 10,344 87,191 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
Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto 92.1% 5,395 36,828 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon SE Technology TDI?

The Seat Leon SE Technology TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% across 10,344 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Leon SE Technology TDI owner drives around 9,623 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 SE Technology TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon SE Technology TDI reliable?
Based on 10,344 MOT tests, the Seat Leon SE Technology TDI has a 91.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon SE Technology TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon SE Technology TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Leon SE Technology TDI does around 9,623 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon SE Technology TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon SE Technology 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.