SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2015
84.1% pass rate
from 17,778 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0056% fail on Window
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0056% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums (32% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs (32% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.017% fail on Cable
    • 0.56% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.079% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
      • 0.0056% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.011% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0056% fail on Master cylinder
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.079% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.073% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.056% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0056% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.034% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Springs (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Coil springs (50% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Coil spring (50% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.084% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0056% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.71% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0056% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0056% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0056% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0056% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.056% fail on Seat belts (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0056% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0056% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0056% fail on Belts
    • 0.062% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Hose
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0056% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0056% fail on Undertray
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.056% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0056% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0056% fail on Anchorages
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