MOT reliability
Seat Leon tsi
9 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Seat Leon tsi vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Seat Leon tsi has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,525 miles.
9
Vehicles
87
MOT tests
6,400
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Leon tsi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Leon tsi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
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Other22%
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Brakes16%
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Visibility6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Seat Leon tsi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 75% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 12 | 75% |
| 6 | 10 | 90% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Seat Leon tsi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Leon tsi MOT tests:
- 205/55R16 (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- engine cover undertrays fitted (2 times)
- Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD IS DAMAGED - 225/40R18 (2 times)
Seat Leon tsi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 33,406 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 72,737 |
| 2015 | 2 | 22 | 77% | 88,604 |
| 2014 | 3 | 33 | 79% | 84,420 |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 100,706 |
Seat Leon tsi reliability FAQ
Across 9 Seat Leon tsi vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Leon tsi MOT issues are:
205/55R16; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Seat Leon tsi in our data has covered around
74,525 miles.
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