Car statistics
SEAT Leon Cupra statistics
How many SEAT Leon Cupras are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, and how the Cupra compares with other versions of the SEAT Leon. Built from DVLA licensing records, with MOT results for the SEAT Leon.
- Licensed in Great Britain 6,530 −2.8% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 710 Off the road, not taxed
- Still registered 72.7% Other SEAT Leon versions 74.3%
- Peak year 2020 7,618 licensed
- Share of SEAT Leons 3.9% of those licensed or SORN
- New registrations in 2025 11 registered for the first time
How many SEAT Leon Cupras are left in Great Britain?
There were 6,530 SEAT Leon Cupras licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 710 declared off the road (SORN). The licensed count is 14.3% lower than its peak of 7,618 in 2020.
SEAT Leon Cupras licensed and SORN in Great Britain
This data records SORN from 2007, so the SORN line starts there.
| Year | Licensed | Declared SORN |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 176 | – |
| 2004 | 1,741 | – |
| 2005 | 1,734 | – |
| 2006 | 1,735 | – |
| 2007 | 1,711 | 38 |
| 2008 | 2,373 | 38 |
| 2009 | 2,596 | 55 |
| 2010 | 2,728 | 92 |
| 2011 | 2,828 | 41 |
| 2012 | 2,803 | 42 |
| 2013 | 2,758 | 65 |
| 2014 | 3,167 | 73 |
| 2015 | 3,802 | 126 |
| 2016 | 4,273 | 173 |
| 2017 | 4,756 | 251 |
| 2018 | 5,731 | 291 |
| 2019 | 6,842 | 424 |
| 2020 | 7,618 | 482 |
| 2021 | 7,131 | 471 |
| 2022 | 7,216 | 483 |
| 2023 | 7,011 | 551 |
| 2024 | 6,822 | 596 |
| 2025 | 6,586 | 684 |
| 2026 | 6,530 | 710 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
How many SEAT Leon Cupras have survived?
72.7% of the SEAT Leon Cupras first registered since 2001 are still registered, licensed or SORN. For other versions of the SEAT Leon first registered in the same years, the figure is 74.3%, much the same.
Share still registered (licensed or SORN)
Compared with 8 other versions of the SEAT Leon first registered in the same years.
| Version | Share still registered |
|---|---|
| SEAT Leon Cupra | 72.7% |
| Other SEAT Leon versions of the same age | 74.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
SEAT Leon Cupra registrations over time
Registrations of SEAT Leon Cupras for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,616 in 2004. In 2025, 11 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’03 | 177 |
| ’04 | 1,616 |
| ’05 | 28 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 60 |
| ’08 | 651 |
| ’09 | 297 |
| ’10 | 221 |
| ’11 | 88 |
| ’12 | 4 |
| ’13 | 3 |
| ’14 | 579 |
| ’15 | 828 |
| ’16 | 640 |
| ’17 | 778 |
| ’18 | 1,228 |
| ’19 | 1,572 |
| ’20 | 1,076 |
| ’21 | 41 |
| ’22 | 20 |
| ’23 | 19 |
| ’24 | 16 |
| ’25 | 11 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
SEAT Leon Cupra engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 6,718 SEAT Leon Cupras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 97.7% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 2.3% have an engine of 1,801cc to 1,900cc. The share with an engine of 1,801cc to 1,900cc has fallen from 46.7% in 2014 to 2.3%. Diesels made up 46.7% of those licensed in 2014 and 2.3% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 6,562 licensed | 97.7% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 156 licensed | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 6,562 | 97.7% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Diesel | 156 | 2.3% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,801–1,900cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| 2015 | 64.1% | 35.9% |
| 2016 | 71.0% | 29.0% |
| 2017 | 77.7% | 22.3% |
| 2018 | 84.7% | 15.3% |
| 2019 | 90.0% | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 93.0% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 97.7% | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| 2015 | 64.1% | 35.9% |
| 2016 | 71.0% | 29.0% |
| 2017 | 77.7% | 22.3% |
| 2018 | 84.7% | 15.3% |
| 2019 | 90.0% | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 93.0% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 97.7% | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. This covers cars DVLA records under this version’s name only; the SEAT Leon page covers every version. How we use engine sizes.
SEAT Leon Cupra fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the SEAT Leon Cupra from 2001 to 2020. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2020), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 33.6 to 38.7 mpg, with CO2 of 170 to 190 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 33.2 to 52.3 mpg, with CO2 of 146 to 204 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 33.6–38.7 | 170–190 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 3 |
Older NEDC figures, listed 2001 to 2018 (3 engine and fuel groups)
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 33.2 | 204 | 2001–2006 | Euro 4 | 3 |
| 2.0 petrol | 34.9–43.5 | 149–190 | 2010–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 20 |
| 1.9 diesel | 52.3 | 146 | 2004–2005 | Euro 3 | 2 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
- These are the VCA listings we could match to the SEAT Leon Cupra by name. The SEAT Leon page covers every version.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Leon”, “Leon ST”, “Leon 5 Door”, “Leon SC”. How we use VCA’s figures.
SEAT Leon MOT reliability
In 2025, 75.8% of SEAT Leon MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages pass 74.8% of the time, so the SEAT Leon does better than average for its age, by 1.0 points.
DVSA's MOT results name the model, not the version, so these figures cover all SEAT Leons tested, the Cupra among them. For the full breakdown, including defects in detail and results year by year, see the SEAT Leon page.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: SEAT Leon vs all cars
Each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older fleet does not count against the model.
| Vehicle age | SEAT Leon | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.9% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 85.3% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 78.1% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.9% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 71.5% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 59.6% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 61.5% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failure categories
Suspension is the most common reason a SEAT Leon fails. A failed test can have defects in more than one category.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.0% |
| Tyres | 27.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.4% |
| Brakes | 21.4% |
| Visibility | 15.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Other versions of the SEAT Leon
Versions of the SEAT Leon with their own page. The SEAT Leon page covers all 174,666 licensed, whatever the version.
| Version | Licensed | SORN | Still registered |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT Leon Cupra | 6,530 | 710 | 72.7% |
| SEAT Leon Cupra R | 991 | 1,128 | 46.9% |
| SEAT Leon Supercopa FR+ | 760 | 63 | 83.8% |
| SEAT Leon Cupra T 240 | 200 | 138 | 50.8% |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 7,240 SEAT Leon Cupra records (licensed and SORN) | 2 October 2026 |
| MOT results (whole model) | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 183,647 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 2 October 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately, from 2007.
- This version groups DVLA’s detailed model names “LEON CUPRA TDI”, “LEON CUPRA TSI”, “LEON CUPRA 290 TSI S-A”, “LEON CUPRA 280 TSI S-A”, “LEON CUPRA 300 TSI”, “LEON CUPRA 300 TSI S-A”, “LEON CUPRA 280 TSI”, “LEON CUPRA 290 TSI”. Engine size, gearbox, number of doors and fuel are ignored, so every engine and gearbox counts together.
- Survival compares the number still registered (licensed or SORN) with the number first registered since 2001. Other versions are those of the same model with the same average year of first registration.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
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