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

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Is the Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 1,036 real MOT tests across 391 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,036 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.4%
Typical Mileage
35,538mi
Annual Mileage
8,717mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon Xcellence 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 PHEV S-a.

Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a Number Plates

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

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

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

89.2%
2021

Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Leon Xcellence 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 16
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

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

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon Xcellence 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
5,488 mi/yr
Typical
8,717 mi/yr
Average
9,887 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,796 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,003 89.2% 24,363 34,943 49,026

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

Based on 391 Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon Xcellence 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
35,538 mi
75th Percentile
49,267 mi
95th Percentile
79,231 mi
Max Recorded
141,383 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

89.2% MOT pass rate from 1,003 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 1,003 tests.

How Does the Seat Leon Xcellence 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 PHEV S-a THIS CAR 89.4% 1,036 35,538 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
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro 96.3% 545 8,994 mi — yrs

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

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

The Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.4% across 1,036 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 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 PHEV S-a owner drives around 8,717 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 PHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 1,036 MOT tests, the Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a has a 89.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a does around 8,717 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon Xcellence 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 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 PHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Leon Xcellence PHEV S-a is 2021 with a 89.2% pass rate across 1,003 tests.