MOT reliability
Seat Leon se tdi
2,008 vehicles · 9,917 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,008 Seat Leon se tdi vehicles and 9,917 completed MOT tests, the Seat Leon se tdi has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,364 miles.
2,008
Vehicles
9,917
MOT tests
10,885
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Leon se tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Leon se tdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension69%
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Brakes15%
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Other12%
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Visibility5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Seat Leon se tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 100% |
| 2 | 12 | 92% |
| 3 | 103 | 85% |
| 4 | 48 | 88% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1,986), Gas Bi-Fuel (22)
Most common Seat Leon se tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Leon se tdi MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Seat Leon se tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 8,187 |
| 2024 | 5 | 10 | 100% | 78,829 |
| 2023 | 6 | 7 | 83% | 32,428 |
| 2022 | 65 | 107 | 85% | 56,726 |
| 2021 | 15 | 48 | 88% | 64,268 |
| 2013 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 122,048 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 44,977 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 26,693 |
Seat Leon se tdi reliability FAQ
Across 2,008 Seat Leon se tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Leon se tdi MOT issues are:
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)); Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Seat Leon se tdi in our data has covered around
131,364 miles.
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