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SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2006
55.3% pass rate
from 5,443 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.073% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.092% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.073% fail on Axles (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (69% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 14% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Cable (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Lever
        • 0.037% fail on Pivot (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rod
        • 0.018% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.073% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
      • 0.018% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Leaks
    • 0.073% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.073% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Individual direction indicators (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (49% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
      • 0.037% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.018% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.092% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.092% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Belts
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Panel (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.092% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.018% fail on Bracket
    • 0.092% fail on Seats
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Chassis (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Chassis condition (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Undertray
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.092% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.037% fail on Undertray
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.073% fail on Driver's view (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Bonnet (75% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
      • 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.092% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.51% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Power steering
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.018% fail on Steering play
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
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  • 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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