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CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 199 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests (2024)

199

Avg Mileage

32,178 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,732

Is the 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%. It falls below the CUPRA brand average of 93%.

At 3 years old, 86% of CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-As from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 199 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 32,178 miles.

How does the 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars3054th out of 3,373(top 91%)
Rank among all CUPRA models31th out of 34(top 91%)
vs national average+4% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-6% (92% avg)
vs CUPRA average-7% (93% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A has 32,178 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Hybrid, 1395cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,732
Per month£144/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202186%19932,178 mi
202086%10634,613 mi

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About the 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A

The 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A is a small family car with a 1395cc hybrid engine. 199 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 91% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 32,178 miles at 3 years old, CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A Fuel Costs

The 1395cc hybrid engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current hybrid prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year). As a hybrid, real-world fuel costs will vary significantly depending on how much electric-only driving you do.

What does it cost to own a 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,732 (£144/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 86% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 CUPRA LEON FIRST EDITION PHEV S-A

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable hybrid cars with similar engines: