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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Leon St 5f. Check any Leon St 5f by registration number below.

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97.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.9%

vs SEAT Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

SEAT Leon St 5f — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Leon St 5f has an average MOT pass rate of 97.8%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Leon St 5f is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used SEAT Leon St 5f, 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 5f performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 89 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%

2018

Based on 94 vehicles

98.9%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%

2017

Based on 77 vehicles

98.7%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%

2016

Based on 110 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2015

Based on 100 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2014

Based on 101 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Leon St 5f

SEAT Leon St 5f — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Leon St 5f MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Leon St 5f?
The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Leon St 5f is 97.8% 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 5f?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the SEAT Leon St 5f reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.8%, the SEAT Leon St 5f 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 5f?
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 5f?
Typical mileage for the SEAT Leon St 5f: 147,350 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Leon St 5f to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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