Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A
From 1,584 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously 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 cords visible or damaged, caused 33 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 cords visible or damaged | 33 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Fr Etsi S-As tested had between 18,691 and 35,774 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,457 median miles, the Leon Fr Etsi S-A has 0.029 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 Etsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,584 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A is 28,457 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,691 and 35,774 miles.
Buying a used Leon Fr Etsi 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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