SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 97 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

Model Years

2019 to 2020

Years Covered

About the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI

The SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI was MOT tested 97 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 53,882 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 35,749 miles.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Leon Xcellence Lux TDI performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SEAT range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,002

Per month£167/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 2020 details

How reliable is the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI?

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

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

SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	85%	60	35,749 mi
2019	95%	37	53,882 mi

Questions about the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI

Is the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 97 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.