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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Leon St. Check any Leon St by registration number below.

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96.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.4%

vs SEAT Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

SEAT Leon St — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Leon St has an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, which is 9.4 percentage points above the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Leon St is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used SEAT Leon St, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Leon St performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 131 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%

2019

Based on 1,148 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

2018

Based on 1,306 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

2017

Based on 1,140 vehicles

97.1%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%

2016

Based on 1,270 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

164k mi

2015

Based on 1,157 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2014

Based on 1,034 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

184k mi

0

Based on 17 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Other SEAT Models

Compare MOT reliability across SEAT models.

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87.5% pass rate

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94.0% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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87.3% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

SEAT Ateca Xperience Tdi 4drive S-a

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Leon St

SEAT Leon St — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Leon St MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Leon St?
The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Leon St is 96.3% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT Leon St?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the SEAT Leon St reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, the SEAT Leon St is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Leon St?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Leon St?
Typical mileage for the SEAT Leon St: 124,574 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Leon St to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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