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Seat Leon SE Copa TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Leon SE Copa TSI reliable? We analysed 673 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 673 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.3%
Typical Mileage
77,836mi
Annual Mileage
6,649mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Leon SE Copa TSI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Leon SE Copa TSI.

Specifications

Seat Leon SE Copa TSI — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Leon SE Copa TSI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1197cc
Engine
105bhp
Power
10.9sec
0–62 mph
52.3mpg
Combined
124g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1197cc
Power
105 BHP
0–62 mph
10.9 sec
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Silver
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
52.3 mpg
Urban
43.5 mpg
Extra-urban
60.1 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1566

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
124 g/km Band D
Emission class
5a
Road tax (12 mo.)
£125
Road tax (6 mo.)
£68.75
Insurance group
13 of 50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Seat Leon SE Copa TSI record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Seat Leon SE Copa TSI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Leon SE Copa TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Leon SE Copa TSI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Leon SE Copa TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,346 mi/yr
Typical
6,649 mi/yr
Average
7,114 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,076 mi/yr

Seat Leon SE Copa TSI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon SE Copa TSI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
77,836 mi
75th Percentile
95,500 mi
95th Percentile
124,577 mi
Max Recorded
197,647 mi

How Does the Seat Leon SE Copa TSI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Leon SE Copa TSI THIS CAR 86.3% 673 77,836 mi — yrs
Seat Ibiza 73.7% 3,964,856 60,259 mi 31 yrs
Seat Leon 78% 3,000,659 70,859 mi 26 yrs
Seat Alhambra 72.5% 690,916 95,606 mi 30 yrs
Mercedes-benz Glc 300 AMG Line De 4MATIC A 90.6% 1,196 40,662 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon SE Copa TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Leon SE Copa TSI?

The Seat Leon SE Copa TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 673 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Leon SE Copa TSI owner drives around 6,649 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Seat Leon SE Copa TSI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Leon SE Copa TSI reliable?
Based on 673 MOT tests, the Seat Leon SE Copa TSI has a 86.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Leon SE Copa TSI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Leon SE Copa TSI do per year?
The typical Seat Leon SE Copa TSI does around 6,649 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Leon SE Copa TSI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Leon SE Copa TSI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.