Seat Leon vs Seat Terra diesel: 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 Terra diesel
55%
MOT pass rate · 1,894 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Leon (78%) and Seat Terra diesel (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Leon | Seat Terra diesel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 55% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 45% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,954 mi | 63,303 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 262,792 | 1,894 |
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 Terra diesel
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Leon (78%) and Seat Terra diesel (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Leon report Full Seat Terra diesel 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.