SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.7% pass rate
from 12,392 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.097% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0081% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0081% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0081% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0081% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0081% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.097% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.37% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.097% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.081% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Horn
      • 0.0081% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0081% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0081% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0081% fail on Switch
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.016% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0081% fail on Cable
        • 0.0081% fail on Lever
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0081% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Hand lever (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0081% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0081% fail on Servos
    • 0.0081% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0081% fail on Operation
    • 0.0081% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0081% fail on Other components
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.016% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0081% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0081% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0081% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0081% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0081% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.048% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0081% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.77% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0081% fail on Joints
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0081% fail on Hose
    • 0.081% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0081% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0081% fail on Catch
      • 0.0081% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0081% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0081% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0081% fail on Door condition
    • 0.024% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0081% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0081% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Load security
      • 0.0081% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0081% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.77% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0081% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0081% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0081% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0081% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0081% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0081% fail on Operation

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