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SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2003
55.0% pass rate
from 2,078 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.77% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.096% fail on Horn
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.096% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
        • 0.096% fail on Lever
        • 0.048% fail on Linkage
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.67% fail on Electronic stability control (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.67% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Servos
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
  • 13% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.096% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.96% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.096% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.048% fail on Axles
      • 0.048% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Catalytic converter (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
      • 0.53% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.096% fail on Pipe
      • 0.048% fail on Hose
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Chassis condition (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Undertray
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.096% fail on Other components
      • 0.048% fail on Pump
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Steering column
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.048% fail on Window
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.77% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition

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