Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A
From 480 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19% of Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 51.7% 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 £122.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 87% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-As tested had between 25,525 and 63,601 miles on the clock.
At 41,552 median miles, the Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A has 0.025 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 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 480 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A is 41,552 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,525 and 63,601 miles.
Buying a used Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-A?
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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