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SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 5,379 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

5,379

Avg Mileage

28,686 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SEAT brand average of 85%.

At 3 years old, 93% of SEAT LEON FR TSI EVOs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 5,379 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 28,686 miles.

How does the 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1447th out of 3,373(top 43%)
Rank among all SEAT models61th out of 311(top 20%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+1% (92% avg)
vs SEAT average+8% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO has 28,686 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 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

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

SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202293%10325,454 mi
202193%5,37928,686 mi
202092%2,99833,814 mi

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About the 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO

The 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 5,379 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 28,686 miles at 3 years old, SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO Reliability Trend

The SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO

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. With 5,379 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2021 SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO

The SEAT LEON FR TSI EVO is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: