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Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 410 real MOT tests across 165 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 410 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.0%
Typical Mileage
30,608mi
Annual Mileage
8,221mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV 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 Lux PHEV S-a.

Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a Number Plates

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

Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.4%
2021

Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on its inner edge 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV 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
6,039 mi/yr
Typical
8,221 mi/yr
Average
8,985 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,966 mi/yr

Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV 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 Lux PHEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 367 89.4% 22,340 30,390 42,222

How Long Does a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a Last?

Based on 165 Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,608 mi
75th Percentile
43,644 mi
95th Percentile
80,850 mi
Max Recorded
112,636 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a

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

Best year
2021

89.4% MOT pass rate from 367 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 367 tests.

How Does the Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV 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 Lux PHEV S-a THIS CAR 89.0% 410 30,608 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
Audi A5 S Line ED 1 40 TDI QUAT S-a 88.7% 462 35,214 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a?

The Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.0% across 410 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 Lux PHEV 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 Lux PHEV S-a owner drives around 8,221 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 Lux PHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 410 MOT tests, the Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a has a 89.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a does around 8,221 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV 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 Lux PHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence Lux PHEV S-a is 2021 with a 89.4% pass rate across 367 tests.