Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo
From 1,602 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 52 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 | 52 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 44 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 66.2% of Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evos tested had between 18,807 and 30,120 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,161 median miles, the Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo has 0.047 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 Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,602 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo is 24,161 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,807 and 30,120 miles.
Buying a used Leon Fr Sport 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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