Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo
From 5,028 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evos fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.7% vs 87.4% for 2020.
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 tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 95 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 | 95 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 74 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 56 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 29 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 26 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 23 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.9% of Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 6.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 87.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evos tested had between 15,944 and 30,195 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,522 median miles, the Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo has 0.051 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 Evo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 5,028 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 95 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 Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo is 21,522 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,944 and 30,195 miles.
Buying a used Leon Se Dynamic 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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