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

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Is the Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 544 real MOT tests across 115 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 544 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.3%
Typical Mileage
83,198mi
Annual Mileage
9,274mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon SE 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 SE Technology TDI S-a.

Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon SE 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
6,025 mi/yr
Typical
9,274 mi/yr
Average
9,890 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,887 mi/yr

Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon SE 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
83,198 mi
75th Percentile
105,276 mi
95th Percentile
143,175 mi
Max Recorded
1,367,871 mi

How Does the Seat Leon SE 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 SE Technology TDI S-a THIS CAR 94.3% 544 83,198 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
Suzuki CL50 77.5% 396 4,672 mi 43 yrs

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

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

The Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 544 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 S-a owner drives around 9,274 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 S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 544 MOT tests, the Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a has a 94.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon SE Technology TDI S-a does around 9,274 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon SE 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 SE 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.