Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo
From 4,105 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evos fare better: 2020 models pass at 89.7% vs 87.7% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 88 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 88 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 83 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 82 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 47 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 36 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 25 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 21 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.4% of Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £134.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 87.7% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evos tested had between 25,404 and 44,181 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,265 median miles, the Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo has 0.035 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 Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 4,105 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 88 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo is 32,265 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,404 and 44,181 miles.
Buying a used Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo?
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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