Seat Leon Fr Tsi Evo
From 6,940 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 seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements 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 122 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 | 122 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 68 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 60 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 38 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 33 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 23 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 17 |
| 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 | 16 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Fr Tsi Evos tested had between 18,985 and 31,181 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,194 median miles, the Leon Fr Tsi Evo has 0.032 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 Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Fr Tsi Evo has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 6,940 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Fr Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Fr Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 122 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Fr Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Fr Tsi Evo is 26,194 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,985 and 31,181 miles.
Buying a used Leon Fr 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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