SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2007
58.9% pass rate
from 7,444 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (31% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring (31% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.99% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Axles
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Brakes (9.7% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (31% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.054% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.081% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (43% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.040% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.054% fail on Switch (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.027% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Joints (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.63% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Body condition
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on System
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.067% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.067% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.054% fail on Chassis (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.054% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Seats (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.013% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.73% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.027% fail on NOx sensor (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.067% fail on Airbags
      • 0.054% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.013% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.44% fail on Electronic power steering (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
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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