Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa
From 554 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.3% of Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 63.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sas tested had between 20,216 and 33,417 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,798 median miles, the Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Seat models
| Seat Ibiza | 74.7% |
| Seat Leon | 80.8% |
| Seat Ateca | 89.9% |
| Seat Arona | 87.2% |
| Seat Alhambra | 78.8% |
Common questions
What is the Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 554 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa is 25,798 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,216 and 33,417 miles.
Buying a used Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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