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SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2005
56.1% pass rate
from 3,279 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.091% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.061% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.061% fail on Switch (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.82% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.061% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Linkage
        • 0.030% fail on Pivot
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.67% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Leaks (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Servos
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
      • 0.030% fail on Valves
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.091% fail on Mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Axle
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.061% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Drive shafts (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Joints (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Body condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.091% fail on Chassis (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Chassis condition (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.30% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Catalytic converter (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.9% fail on Steering (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Steering linkage components (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.091% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
      • 0.030% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.34% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.030% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
Read the Honest John Review

  • SEAT Leon (2005 - 2013)
    Stylish design. Excellent road manners. Roomy and well-equipped cabin. An easy car to live with and enjoy. Superb value. FR models are the best.

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