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SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2012
72.2% pass rate
from 9,961 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2012 cars)
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (24% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Suspension arm (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes (12% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (78% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (19% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Lever
        • 0.010% fail on Pivot
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.060% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Pedal
      • 0.020% fail on Hand lever (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.010% fail on Valves
    • 0.040% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Leaks (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.050% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Drive shafts (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Joints (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
    • 0.090% fail on Doors
      • 0.060% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
      • 0.010% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Undertray
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.010% fail on System
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar
      • 0.010% fail on Coupling
    • 0.010% fail on Load security
      • 0.010% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.010% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (22 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.040% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
      • 0.010% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.050% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

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