What year SEAT Leon Reference TDI is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2008 SEAT Leon Reference TDI has the highest pass rate at 75.6%, out of 177 vehicles tested.

What are the most common SEAT Leon Reference TDI MOT failures?

The most common SEAT Leon Reference TDI MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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SEAT Leon Reference TDI — Reliability by Year

645 vehicles · MOT data 2006–2008 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

2008

75.6% first-test pass rate · 177 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

2007

72.4% first-test pass rate · 295 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2008	75.6%	133,316 mi	177
2007	72.4%	147,867 mi	295
2006	72.7%	144,056 mi	173

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