Seat Leon Se Tsi Evo
From 218 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, seat belt buckle missing and damaged or not functioning as intended. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 9 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.9% of failures are serious: 39.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.6% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Se Tsi Evos tested had between 24,261 and 40,203 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,457 median miles, the Leon Se Tsi Evo has 0.053 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 Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Se Tsi Evo has a 84.4% MOT pass rate based on 218 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Se Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Se Tsi Evo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Se Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Se Tsi Evo is 29,457 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,261 and 40,203 miles.
Buying a used Leon Se 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.
With a 84.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £85 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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