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How reliable is the Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo?

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

The Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo 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
89.4% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,659 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 89.4%.

First-time inspection pass rate89.4%
Dangerous defect rate
4.5%
Retest rate
11.8%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
43,976 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 60 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,973 km
Low 25%
5,772 km
Median
9,741 km
High 25%
15,415 km
Top 10%
22,726 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre cords visible or damaged2.7%
A tyre seriously damaged2.4%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage1.1%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.9%
A tyre seriously damaged0.8%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(3.3%)
Front Nearside(2.5%)
Rear Offside(2.1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo reliability by year

How the Seat Leon Fr Sport 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
202189.4%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo as a model. The reliability of any individual Seat Leon Fr Sport 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 Sport Tsi Evo reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 89%. 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 Sport Tsi Evo?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (2.4% of inspections); A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.8% of inspections).

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

For a typical Seat Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 43,976 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 Sport 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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