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Seat Car MOT & Servicing

& James Harding
Book your Seat MOT & Service at Blackcircles.com

Seat vehicles are known for their sharp styling, efficient performance, and everyday practicality. Whether you drive an Ibiza, Leon, Arona or plug-in e-Hybrid model, regular MOTs and servicing help keep your Seat safe, responsive, and ready for every journey.

At Blackcircles.com, booking your Seat MOT or service is simple. Just enter your registration, compare local garage prices, and choose a time that works for you. All work is completed by trusted technicians using parts that meet Seat’s standards.

With a nationwide network of over 2,200 garages, expert Seat care is always within reach.

Does Blackcircles offer MOT & Services for Seat’s?

Yes. Blackcircles offers MOT testing and servicing for all Seat models, including petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric variants. Our garage partners follow approved procedures and use high-quality replacement components.

Seat MOT & Service

You can book your Seat MOT and service together in one convenient step. Combining both saves time and ensures your vehicle is inspected thoroughly in a single appointment.

The MOT includes a full DVSA-compliant safety and emissions check. The service—interim, full or major—covers oil and filter changes, brake and tyre checks, fluid top-ups, and inspection of all key systems. Any additional work needed will be clearly explained and quoted before proceeding.

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SEAT MOT Only

If your SEAT is due an MOT but doesn’t yet require a service, you can book an MOT-only appointment through Blackcircles.com. Each MOT is carried out at a DVSA-approved garage and includes inspections of all critical safety and emissions components—such as brakes, lights, suspension and tyres.

Whether you drive an Ibiza, Arona, or Leon, your MOT will be completed professionally and efficiently. Any repairs required will be quoted clearly before proceeding.

You can book your MOT up to one month before the expiry date, keeping the renewal date the same.

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Major Seat Service

A major service is the most comprehensive level of maintenance and is typically due every two years or 24,000 miles. It includes all the checks from a full service, plus added component replacements like spark plugs, fuel filters and air filters depending on your model. It’s ideal for higher-mileage vehicles or SEATs used for frequent commuting or longer trips.

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Full Seat Service

A full service is recommended annually or every 12,000 miles. It includes oil and filter replacement, brake and tyre inspection, fluid top-ups, and a thorough check of your vehicle’s mechanical systems. This helps extend the life of your car and reduces the risk of breakdowns or unexpected issues.

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Interim Seat Service

An interim service provides essential upkeep between full services. It includes an oil and filter change, fluid checks, and a visual inspection of brakes, tyres and key safety systems. This is a great option for drivers who use their vehicle frequently or cover high mileage throughout the year.

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Electric Seat Service

With electrified models like the Leon e-Hybrid and Mii Electric, SEAT drivers can benefit from our EV-trained garages. Our electric and hybrid services include high-voltage battery diagnostics, regenerative braking system checks, cooling system reviews, and tyre and suspension inspections—helping to maintain performance, safety and efficiency.

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Hybrid SEAT Service

SEAT’s hybrid models—such as the Leon e-Hybrid and Tarraco e-Hybrid—combine dynamic performance with improved efficiency. At Blackcircles.com, you can book a Full, Major or Interim hybrid service tailored for SEAT’s plug-in hybrid systems. Each hybrid service includes engine oil and filter changes, brake and tyre checks, and fluid top-ups, plus hybrid-specific diagnostics like battery health checks and regenerative braking assessments. 

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Oil & Filter Change

Clean oil is vital to your SEAT’s engine performance. This service includes draining the old oil, replacing the filter, and refilling with SEAT-approved engine oil—improving fuel economy and helping to reduce engine wear.

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Other Seat Car Services Available

In addition to MOTs and regular servicing, Blackcircles.com offers a full range of additional maintenance options for SEAT vehicles. These include brake disc and pad replacements, battery checks, suspension and steering diagnostics, air conditioning servicing and electronic system scans. All work is completed using trusted parts by experienced professionals.

Whether your SEAT is a city hatchback, family SUV or hybrid, our garages deliver expert care to meet your vehicle’s needs.

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Tyres for Seat

SEAT models are designed to balance driving enjoyment with comfort and control. Blackcircles.com stocks a wide range of tyres from top brands, including sport and all-season options tailored to SEAT’s lineup. Enter your registration or tyre size to compare and book local fitting.

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Popular Seat Models We Can MOT & Service at Blackcircles

 

Seat Ibiza

Seat Leon

Seat Leon E Hybrid

Seat Arona

Seat Ateca

Seat Tarraco

Seat Mii Electric

Seat Alhambra

Seat Exeo

Seat Mii

Seat Altea

Seat Cupra


How to book an MOT and Service through Blackcircles?

  1. Enter your details and choose your service

    Start by entering your vehicle registration and postcode to begin your booking.

  2. Compare garages, prices and the features you’re looking for

    Select the best option for your needs from our trusted garage network.

  3. Choose a time and date that suits you

    Pick a time that fits your schedule for maximum convenience.

  4. Secure online payment

    Book with confidence knowing your payment is secure.

What is the difference between a Major, Full, Interim Car Service?

When choosing a car service, it’s important to understand what’s included in each type. Here's a complete breakdown of the differences between an Interim, Full, and Major service, showing exactly what checks and replacements are carried out.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect and top up anti-freeze as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check diesel plug indicator as appropriate ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
 

What is the difference between a Major, Full & Interim Hybrid Car Service?

Electric and hybrid vehicles require specialist servicing to keep them performing efficiently. Below is a complete checklist showing what's included in each level of Hybrid and EV servicing.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check inverter coolant ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
EV Motor Check
Visual check of high voltage cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Hybrid health diagnostic ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️


Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Checklist

This table shows a grouped list of what’s included in a standard EV service:

Service Item Included
Engine Area
Check inverter coolant ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Check horn operation ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️
EV Motor Check ✔️
Visual check of high volt cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️

Note: Hybrid and EVs benefit from fewer moving parts than traditional engines but still require dedicated servicing to maintain battery health, regenerative braking systems, and electronics.
 

SEAT MOT & Servicing FAQs

Will a service at Blackcircles protect my warranty?

No. If your SEAT is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, we recommend using an official SEAT service centre to ensure full compliance.

How much does a SEAT service cost?

Service pricing starts from £80. The final cost depends on the service level, vehicle model, and garage location.

How much does a SEAT MOT cost?

MOTs for SEAT models start from £25. Final prices may vary slightly depending on the garage.

How far in advance can I book my SEAT MOT?

You can book your MOT up to one month before its due date, without affecting the renewal date.

How often should my SEAT be serviced?

SEAT generally recommends a service every 12 months or 10,000 miles. Always check your vehicle’s service schedule or onboard system for specifics.

Can I spread the cost of my SEAT MOT & Service?

Yes. You can split your booking cost using PayPal Pay in 3. Any additional work will be quoted separately by the garage.

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