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How reliable is the Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A?

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

The Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. 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
93.8% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,077 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 93.8%.

First-time inspection pass rate93.8%
Dangerous defect rate
2.4%
Retest rate
6.7%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
51,011 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 43 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,611 km
Low 25%
5,263 km
Median
9,905 km
High 25%
17,546 km
Top 10%
24,731 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre cords visible or damaged2.3%
A tyre seriously damaged1.2%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage1.1%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen0.9%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.9%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(2.4%)
Front Nearside(2.1%)
Rear Offside(1.2%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A reliability by year

How the Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A 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
093.2%26,250 km
202092.9%
202193.8%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A as a model. The reliability of any individual Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A 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 Etsi S-A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 94%. 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 Etsi S-A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.3% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.2% of inspections); A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.1% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.9% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A?

For a typical Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 51,011 km at 3 years, — 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 Etsi S-A 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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