Seat Leon SE Cr TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Seat Leon SE Cr TDI car check
Is the Seat Leon SE Cr TDI reliable? We analysed 970 real MOT tests across 144 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Leon SE Cr TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp aim too high, headlamp insecure and tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Leon SE Cr TDI.
Seat Leon SE Cr TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Leon SE Cr TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 105 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 67.3 mpg
- Urban
- 55.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 76.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1299
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 109 g/km Band B
- Emission class
- 4
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £20
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 15 of 50
Seat Leon SE Cr TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Leon SE Cr TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Leon SE Cr TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Leon SE Cr TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Leon SE Cr TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Leon SE Cr TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Leon SE Cr TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Leon SE Cr TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Seat Leon SE Cr TDI 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 Cr TDI THIS CAR | 82.7% | 970 | 114,334 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 |
| Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo D A | 88.8% | 943 | 25,110 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Leon SE Cr TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Seat Leon SE Cr TDIShould you buy a used Seat Leon SE Cr TDI?
The Seat Leon SE Cr TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.7% across 970 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Seat Leon SE Cr TDI are headlamp aim too high (1 recorded failures), headlamp insecure (1), and tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Seat Leon SE Cr TDI owner drives around 8,440 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.