Seat Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A
From 880 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 37 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 | 37 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| 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 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 71.1% of Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 6.2% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Fr Sport Phev S-As tested had between 20,989 and 44,752 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,599 median miles, the Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A has 0.036 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 Sport Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 880 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Fr Sport Phev S-A is 31,599 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,989 and 44,752 miles.
Buying a used Leon Fr Sport 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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