SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 507 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
507
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (92%)
Years Covered
2
About the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A
The SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A was MOT tested 507 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.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 273 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 4 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 (2019) averages 50,204 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 39,628 miles.
Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SEAT range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A by Year
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Questions about the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A
Is the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 507 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 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.
Which year SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux TDI S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 88%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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