Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A
From 2,411 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 50 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 | 50 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 47 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 40 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 10 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 7 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.9% of Leon Fr Phev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Fr Phev S-As tested had between 20,938 and 36,244 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,584 median miles, the Leon Fr Phev S-A has 0.039 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 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,411 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 50 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A is 27,584 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,938 and 36,244 miles.
Buying a used Leon Fr Phev 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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