Seat Cordoba sx cupra sport vs Seat Leon: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Cordoba sx cupra sport
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Cordoba sx cupra sport (100%) and Seat Leon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Cordoba sx cupra sport | Seat Leon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 83,033 mi | 103,954 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 262,792 |
Most common faults
Seat Cordoba sx cupra sport
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Seat Leon
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Cordoba sx cupra sport (100%) and Seat Leon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Cordoba sx cupra sport report Full Seat Leon report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.