Seat Leon vs Seat Leon s cr tdi ecomotive: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
Seat Leon s cr tdi ecomotive
82%
MOT pass rate · 104 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Leon s cr tdi ecomotive is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Leon | Seat Leon s cr tdi ecomotive |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,954 mi | 147,924 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 262,792 | 104 |
Most common faults
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)
Seat Leon s cr tdi ecomotive
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Leon s cr tdi ecomotive is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.