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Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a reliable? We analysed 330 real MOT tests across 139 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 330 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.1%
Typical Mileage
26,048mi
Annual Mileage
7,323mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo 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 Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a.

Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a Number Plates

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

Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.6%
2022
89.2%
2021

Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo 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
4,309 mi/yr
Typical
7,323 mi/yr
Average
7,942 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,448 mi/yr

Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 79 88.6% 12,420 25,205 40,320
2021 240 89.2% 17,207 26,136 37,932

How Long Does a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a Last?

Based on 139 Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,048 mi
75th Percentile
39,317 mi
95th Percentile
63,064 mi
Max Recorded
105,886 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

89.2% MOT pass rate from 240 tests

Year to avoid
2022

88.6% MOT pass rate from 79 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 240 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo 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 Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a THIS CAR 89.1% 330 26,048 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
Mitsubishi Not Stated 69.3% 257 164,736 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a?

The Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 330 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a 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 Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a owner drives around 7,323 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 Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a reliable?
Based on 330 MOT tests, the Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a has a 89.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a does around 7,323 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo 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.
What is the best year to buy a Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a is 2021 with a 89.2% pass rate across 240 tests.