SEAT Leon MOT Results
Registered in 201377.7% pass rate
from 12,392 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.
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5.2% fail on
Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Size/type
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5.0% fail on
Suspension
(32% better than other 2013 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Springs
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3.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.4% fail on Coil spring
- 0.016% fail on Mounting
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3.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(29% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.040% fail on Ball joint
- 0.016% fail on Linkage
- 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.24% fail on
Suspension arms
(90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.097% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.016% fail on
Other suspension component
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint
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0.0081% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0081% fail on Sub-frame
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0.0081% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0081% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0081% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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3.4% fail on
Springs
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4.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(45% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.056% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (73% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Headlamps
(53% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.097% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.37% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Direction indicators
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.097% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.32% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.32% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.081% fail on
Electrical equipment
(56% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Horn
- 0.0081% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.0081% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0081% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.040% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.032% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0081% fail on Switch
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.1% fail on
Brakes
(21% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.016% fail on Brake linings
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0.57% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(35% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0081% fail on Brake drums
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0.016% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.0081% fail on Cable
- 0.0081% fail on Lever
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.5% fail on
Brake performance
(29% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
- 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0081% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0081% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0081% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
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0.33% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(55% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake performance
(67% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
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0.10% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.0% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.12% fail on Lever
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0.11% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.032% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0081% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.089% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
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0.089% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.032% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Hand lever (77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0081% fail on Pedal
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0.0081% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0081% fail on Servos
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0.0081% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.0081% fail on Operation
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0.0081% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0081% fail on Other components
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.1% fail on
Visibility
(26% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.040% fail on Windscreen
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0.032% fail on
View to rear
- 0.032% fail on Mirrors
- 0.016% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0081% fail on Driver's view
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1.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.0081% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0081% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0081% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.70% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.016% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0081% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.0081% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (93% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.048% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0081% fail on Other leaks
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.77% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Transmission
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.0081% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0081% fail on Joints
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0.24% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.081% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0081% fail on Hose
- 0.081% fail on Bumpers
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0.032% fail on
Doors
(72% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0081% fail on Door condition
- 0.0081% fail on Catch
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0.0081% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0081% fail on Door condition
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0.0081% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0081% fail on Door condition
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0.016% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.024% fail on
Seats
- 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0081% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.024% fail on Undertray
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0.016% fail on
Body
- 0.016% fail on Other body component
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0.016% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.0081% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0081% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.0081% fail on
Load security
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0.0081% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0081% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.0081% fail on
Tailgate
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0.25% fail on
Transmission
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(43% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.17% fail on Condition
- 0.0081% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0081% fail on Requirements
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0.0081% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0081% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.40% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.36% fail on Attachment
- 0.040% fail on Condition
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0.33% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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0.15% fail on
Steering
(89% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Steering linkage components
(92% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.048% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.048% fail on Steering rack
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0.0081% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0081% fail on Operation
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0.089% fail on
Steering linkage components
(92% better than other 2013 cars)
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