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

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Is the Seat Leon SE Technology TSI reliable? We analysed 2,497 real MOT tests across 553 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,497 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.9%
Typical Mileage
61,454mi
Annual Mileage
7,492mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon SE Technology 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 SE Technology TSI.

Seat Leon SE Technology TSI Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
5,380 mi/yr
Typical
7,492 mi/yr
Average
8,341 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,106 mi/yr

Seat Leon SE Technology TSI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
61,454 mi
75th Percentile
79,299 mi
95th Percentile
110,445 mi
Max Recorded
368,955 mi

How Does the Seat Leon SE Technology 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 SE Technology TSI THIS CAR 93.9% 2,497 61,454 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
Lexmoto Wy 76.9% 2,699 4,770 mi 12 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon SE Technology TSI?

The Seat Leon SE Technology TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.9% across 2,497 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 TSI owner drives around 7,492 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 TSI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon SE Technology TSI reliable?
Based on 2,497 MOT tests, the Seat Leon SE Technology TSI has a 93.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon SE Technology TSI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon SE Technology TSI do per year?
The typical Seat Leon SE Technology TSI does around 7,492 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon SE Technology TSI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon SE Technology 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.