SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 5,208 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

5,208

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

About the SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo

The SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo was MOT tested 5,208 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 3,635 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 32,505 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,258 miles.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SEAT range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average+5% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	88%	41	21,258 mi
2021	92%	3,635	27,805 mi
2020	91%	1,532	32,505 mi

Questions about the SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo

Is the SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 5,208 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 SEAT Leon SE Dynamic TSI Evo has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 91%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.