Seat Leon SE TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Leon SE TSI reliable? We analysed 1,045 real MOT tests across 239 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Leon SE 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 TSI.
Seat Leon SE TSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Leon SE TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Leon SE TSI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon SE TSI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Seat Leon SE TSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Leon SE TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Leon SE TSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon SE TSI 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 SE 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 TSI THIS CAR | 90.9% | 1,045 | 69,210 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 |
| Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic | 81.7% | 1,181 | 70,863 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon SE TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Seat Leon SE TSIShould you buy a used Seat Leon SE TSI?
The Seat Leon SE TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 1,045 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Seat Leon SE TSI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Seat Leon SE TSI owner drives around 7,211 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.