SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2011
68.8% pass rate
from 7,652 tests in 2021
(6.9% better than other 2011 cars)
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.026% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.065% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.052% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.039% fail on Parking brake control (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Lever (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Transmission
      • 0.89% fail on Drive shafts (27% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Joints (29% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.091% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.091% fail on Joints
    • 0.10% fail on Doors
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Fuel system (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.052% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.065% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.013% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.052% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

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    Strong performance, manages to put its power down very cleanly, understated looks, great handling, relatively economical, forgiving ride. Chain cam engine.
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    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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