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How reliable is the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
90.6% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 3,503 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 90.6%.

First-time inspection pass rate90.6%
Dangerous defect rate
3.1%
Retest rate
9.8%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
40,788 km
Age 5
64,552 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 75 vehicles
Bottom 10%
4,972 km
Low 25%
7,859 km
Median
11,383 km
High 25%
16,181 km
Top 10%
21,419 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.7%
A tyre seriously damaged0.7%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen0.7%
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened0.7%
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction0.7%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(1.8%)
Front Offside(1.6%)
Rear Offside(1.1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo reliability by year

How the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
089.5%29,347 km
201987%65,768 km
202090.6%64,552 km

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo as a model. The reliability of any individual Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 91%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.7% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.7% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (0.7% of inspections); Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (0.7% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo?

For a typical Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 40,788 km at 3 years, 64,552 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Seat Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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