Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi
From 1,169 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 25 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 | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20% of Leon Se Dynamic Tsi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 49.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a reversing lamp inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Se Dynamic Tsis tested had between 16,425 and 35,073 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,085 median miles, the Leon Se Dynamic Tsi 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 Se Dynamic Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,169 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi is 24,085 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,425 and 35,073 miles.
Buying a used Leon Se Dynamic Tsi?
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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