Seat Leon Xcellence Phev S-A
From 639 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or 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 cords visible or damaged | 25 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 60.3% of Leon Xcellence Phev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Xcellence Phev S-As tested had between 15,405 and 33,236 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,310 median miles, the Leon Xcellence Phev S-A has 0.042 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 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Seat Leon Xcellence Phev S-A has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 639 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Leon Xcellence Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Leon Xcellence Phev S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Leon Xcellence Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Leon Xcellence Phev S-A is 24,310 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,405 and 33,236 miles.
Buying a used Leon Xcellence Phev 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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