Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A
From 276 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 a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a body panel or body component likely to become detached | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17% of Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 48.9% 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 £102.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-As tested had between 30,597 and 56,845 miles on the clock.
At 42,455 median miles, the Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A has 0.028 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 Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 276 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A is 42,455 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,597 and 56,845 miles.
Buying a used Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-A?
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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