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Check MOT history for any SEAT by registration number, or explore MOT pass rates and common failures across 145 SEAT models.

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86.9%

Avg Pass Rate

145

Models

556

Data Sets

Excellent

Reliability

About SEAT MOT Reliability

SEAT has 145 models in the UK MOT testing database, with an overall average pass rate of 86.9%. This places SEAT among the more reliable manufacturers on UK roads, with the majority of models achieving above-average MOT pass rates.

The most reliable SEAT models by MOT pass rate are Ateca Xperience Tdi 4drive S-a (100.0%), Ateca Xperience Tdi S-a (100.0%), and Ateca Xperience Tsi 4drive S-a (100.0%). If you are looking for a used SEAT with the best chance of a clean MOT, these models are worth considering.

Before buying any used SEAT, we recommend checking the full MOT history by registration number. This will show you every test result, advisory, and failure since 2005 — giving you a clear picture of how the vehicle has been maintained. You can also check for write-off history, outstanding finance, and mileage anomalies.

SEAT Models — MOT Pass Rates

Select a model to view detailed MOT reliability data, common failures, and mileage statistics.

Ateca Xperience Tdi 4drive S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Ateca Xperience Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Ateca Xperience Tsi 4drive S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Leon Sportstourer 5f

2020

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Leon Sportstourer St

2020

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Seat Leon

2021

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Taraco

2019

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Leon Sportourer

2020

MOT Pass Rate99.7%

Leon Sporstourer

2020

MOT Pass Rate99.1%

Leon Sportstourer

2020–2021

MOT Pass Rate99.1%

Ateca Fr Black Edition Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate99.0%

Ateca /5fp/

2017–2021

MOT Pass Rate98.8%

Tarraco Fr Sport Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate98.8%

Arona ( Kj )

2018–2022

MOT Pass Rate98.7%

Leon Sporstourer St

2020

MOT Pass Rate98.7%

Leon Sportourer St

2019–2020

MOT Pass Rate98.6%

Seat Leon Sp

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate98.5%

Leon 5f

2013–2020

MOT Pass Rate98.5%

Seat Ateca

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate98.5%

Leon X-perience

2015–2016

MOT Pass Rate97.9%

Leon St 5f

2014–2019

MOT Pass Rate97.8%

Cupra Ateca

2019–2020

MOT Pass Rate97.3%

Leon St /5f/

2014–2019

MOT Pass Rate97.3%

Exeo St 3r

2010

MOT Pass Rate97.2%

Ateca Xperience Lux Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate97.2%

Ateca Xperience Lux Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate97.1%

Leon St ( 5f )

2015–2017

MOT Pass Rate97.1%

Ateca Xcellence Lux Tdi 4d Sa

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate97.0%

Alhambra ( 7n)

2011–2019

MOT Pass Rate96.9%

Ateca Fr Black Edition Tdi

2020

MOT Pass Rate96.8%

Ateca Fr Black Ed Tdi 4d S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate96.7%

Ateca Xperience Lux Tsi 4d Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.6%

Tarraco Xcellence Lux Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate96.5%

Arona Xperience Ecotsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate96.3%

Leon St

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate96.3%

Ateca Xperience Lux Tsi Evo Sa

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.2%

Ibiza ( Kj)

2018

MOT Pass Rate96.1%

Arona Xperience Lux Ecotsi S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.8%

Arona Xperience Ecotsi

2021

MOT Pass Rate95.8%

Ateca Xperience Tsi Evo S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.6%

Arona Xperience Lux Ecotsi

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Leon X- Perience

2015

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Ibiza St

2010–2016

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

Ateca Xperience Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.7%

Arona Fr Red Edition Tsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

Altea 4 Freetrack

2007–2012

MOT Pass Rate94.4%

Leon Xcellence Lux Tsi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate94.2%

Leon Xcellence Tsi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

Leon Cupra St R Tsi 4drive S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Ateca Fr Black Ed Tsi Evo S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.7%

Leon Fr Sport Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.6%

Ateca Fr Black Ed Tsi 4d S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.4%

Leon Fr Etsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.3%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo Sa

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.3%

Arona Se Technology Ecotsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.2%

Ateca Fr Sport Tdi 4drive S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.2%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Altea Xl /5p/

2007–2011

MOT Pass Rate93.1%

Ateca Xperience Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.1%

Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.1%

Ateca Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.0%

Leon Fr Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.0%

Ateca Fr Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.0%

Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.0%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

Leon Xcellence Tdi S-a

0

MOT Pass Rate92.9%

Tarraco Fr Tsi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.8%

Arona Fr Ecotsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.7%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate92.5%

Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate92.5%

Exeo St

2009–2012

MOT Pass Rate92.4%

Ateca Fr Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.4%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Ateca Xperience Lux Tdi 4d Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate92.4%

Tarraco Fr Sport Tsi 4drive Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.3%

Ibiza Fr

0

MOT Pass Rate92.3%

Leon Xcellence Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

Tarraco Fr Tsi 4drive S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.7%

Arona Xcellence Lux Ecotsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.5%

Tarraco Fr Sport Tdi 4drive Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.5%

Leon Se Dynamic Etsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate91.5%

Leon Fr Black Ed Tsi Evo S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.2%
Top failure: Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

Taracco Xcellence Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.2%

Arona Xcellence Ecotsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.0%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Leon First Edition Etsi Evo Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.9%

Arona Xcellence Lux Ecotsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.8%
Top failure: Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.

Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.8%

Leon Fr Phev S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.7%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Ibiza Fr Mpi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.7%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Cordoba Vario

1997–2002

MOT Pass Rate90.6%

Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.4%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Leon Se Dynamic Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.4%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate90.3%

Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi Evo Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.3%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.1%

Leon Se Dynamic Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.1%

Ateca Cup 300 Ltd Ed Tsi 4d Sa

0

MOT Pass Rate90.0%

Tarraco Fr Sport Tsi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.0%

Arona Fr Ecotsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate89.9%

Leon Xcellence Lux Phev S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate89.9%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.9%

Cordoba

0–2009

MOT Pass Rate89.8%

Leon Fr Sport Phev S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.5%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Leon Fr Sport Tdi S-a

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate89.5%

Mii Ev

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.5%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.5%
Top failure: Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.

Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate89.3%

Leon Fr Sport Etsi Evo S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate89.2%

Ateca Xperience Lux Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate89.1%

Leon Fr Black Edition Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.0%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Leon Xcellence Phev S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate88.8%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Leon Xcellence Etsi Evo S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate88.7%

Tarraco Fr Sport Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate88.1%

Leon Xcellence Lux Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate88.0%

Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.7%

Cupra

0

MOT Pass Rate87.5%

Tarraco Fr Sport Tsi S-a

0

MOT Pass Rate87.5%

Leon Fr Black Edition Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate87.5%

Arona Xcellence Ecotsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.3%

Tarraco

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate87.3%

Taracco X-lnc Lux Tsi Evo Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.3%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Taracco Fr Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.0%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Ateca Fr Tdi 4drive S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate86.9%

Leon Fr First Edition Phev S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate86.8%

Ateca Cup Ltd Ed Akr Tsi 4d Sa

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate85.9%

Leon Xcellence Lux Etsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate85.7%

Tarraco Fr Tsi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate85.7%

Malaga

0–1990

MOT Pass Rate85.2%

MII

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate85.0%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

Tarraco Se Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate84.7%

Leon Fr Sport Etsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate84.2%

Leon Se Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate84.2%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Marbella

0–1999

MOT Pass Rate82.9%

Toledo

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate82.6%

Leon Fr Sport Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate81.4%

Ateca

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate81.0%

Arona

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate77.7%

Alhambra

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate77.3%

Ibiza

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate75.7%

Altea Xl

0–2015

MOT Pass Rate75.6%

Leon

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate75.1%

Arosa

0–2005

MOT Pass Rate74.9%

Inca

0–2003

MOT Pass Rate74.0%

Exeo

0–2013

MOT Pass Rate73.7%
Top failure: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

Unclassified

0

MOT Pass Rate72.4%

Leon Fr

0

MOT Pass Rate72.2%

Altea

0–2015

MOT Pass Rate70.4%
Top failure: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

Altea Freetrack

0–2009

MOT Pass Rate68.4%

SEAT MOT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEAT MOT checks and reliability.

What is the average MOT pass rate for SEAT?
The average MOT pass rate across all SEAT models is 86.9%. This is based on 556 data sets covering 145 models.
How many SEAT models have MOT data available?
We have MOT reliability data for 145 SEAT models, including pass rates, common failure points, and mileage statistics.
What are the most reliable SEAT models?
The most reliable SEAT models by MOT pass rate are: Ateca Xperience Tdi 4drive S-a (100.0%), Ateca Xperience Tdi S-a (100.0%), Ateca Xperience Tsi 4drive S-a (100.0%). View each model page for detailed failure analysis.
How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT?
Enter your SEAT's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the full MOT history including pass/fail results, mileage readings, advisories, and any dangerous defects — completely free.
What are common MOT failures on SEAT vehicles?
Common MOT failures vary by model and age. Click on any SEAT model listed on this page to see its specific top 5 failure points, failure rates, and which components are most likely to cause problems.

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