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SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2008
59.8% pass rate
from 6,843 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.015% fail on Spring saddle
    • 7.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.044% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.015% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.088% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.029% fail on Lever
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Master cylinder (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.088% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pedal
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on System
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Panel
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
    • 0.058% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Undertray
    • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.029% fail on Chassis
      • 0.029% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.015% fail on Load security
      • 0.015% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.073% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.058% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.088% fail on Size/type (64% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.058% fail on Bonnet (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.015% fail on Window
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Requirements
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.015% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.64% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.029% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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