Seat Leon vs Seat Leon xcellence lux tsi evo: 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 xcellence lux tsi evo
90%
MOT pass rate · 115 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Leon xcellence lux tsi evo is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Leon | Seat Leon xcellence lux tsi evo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 3% |
| Average mileage | 103,954 mi | 34,547 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 262,792 | 115 |
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 xcellence lux tsi evo
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Leon xcellence lux tsi evo is the more reliable of the two — 90% 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.