Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A (2021)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 CUPRA Leon PHEV passes its MOT first time at 86.7%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent overall reliability—though just over one in five vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which warrants a pre-purchase inspection. At an average mileage of 37,023 miles for a three-year-old car, these examples are showing typical wear, and the modest 0.42 failures per vehicle indicates most get through without major issues, though advisories average 1.8 per car suggesting minor maintenance is needed. This hybrid model is performing consistently, with 110 of 111 analysed vehicles running on hybrid electric power. Before purchasing, request the full MOT history and have any past advisories checked over, particularly around the hybrid battery and electrical systems, which tend to accumulate warnings on plug-in hybrids.

We have limited data for the 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

20.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.42

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 24k–47k

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These stats describe 111 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	110	87.4%	0.43

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,766

typical

23,844

low mileage

47,205

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S A vehicles fall between 23,844 and 47,205 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,844 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 23,844–47,205 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 63,726 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.42

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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