Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa
From 309 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and number plate inscription missing or illegible. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 14 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 cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| an obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible | 1 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 1 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sas tested had between 16,278 and 30,429 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,163 median miles, the Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa has 0.041 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 Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 309 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa is 21,163 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,278 and 30,429 miles.
Buying a used Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa?
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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