SEAT Leon MOT Results
Registered in 201481.6% pass rate
from 19,526 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 0.061% fail on Size/type
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
(11% better than other 2014 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(18% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(33% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Brake linings
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0.53% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(32% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Brake discs (33% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Brake drums
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0.031% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.015% fail on Cable
- 0.015% fail on Lever
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(33% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Brake performance
(47% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Service brake performance
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Rbt
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0051% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
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0.55% fail on
Rbt
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(70% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Parking brake performance
(83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.0051% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.036% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.56% fail on
Service brake performance
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Parking brake control
(49% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Lever
- 0.0051% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.061% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.010% fail on Master cylinder (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0051% fail on Valves
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0.051% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Electronic stability control (73% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Hand lever (62% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.026% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0051% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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2.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(18% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.051% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Headlamps
(64% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.026% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.30% fail on
Direction indicators
(45% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Flashing type
(45% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.056% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
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0.30% fail on
Flashing type
(45% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(53% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(53% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(53% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.087% fail on
Electrical equipment
(49% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Horn
- 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.0051% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.072% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.020% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.020% fail on Position lamp
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0.0051% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
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3.0% fail on
Visibility
(25% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.092% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0051% fail on Window
- 0.020% fail on Bonnet
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0.020% fail on
View to rear
- 0.020% fail on Mirrors
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2.5% fail on
Suspension
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Coil spring (50% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Mounting
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.18% fail on
Suspension arms
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint
- 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0051% fail on Linkage
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0.026% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.010% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.0051% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.93% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.0051% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0051% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.59% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.0051% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.93% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.015% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.010% fail on Undertray
- 0.0051% fail on Sound deadening material
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0.015% fail on
Fluid leaks
(74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.35% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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0.34% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(77% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Transmission
(86% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Drive shafts
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
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0.097% fail on
Drive shafts
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Doors
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0.036% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.036% fail on Door condition
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0.0051% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0051% fail on Door condition
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0.0051% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0051% fail on Door condition
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0.036% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.041% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0051% fail on Tank
- 0.0051% fail on System
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0.036% fail on
Body
- 0.031% fail on Other body component
- 0.0051% fail on Panel
- 0.031% fail on Bumpers
- 0.026% fail on Undertray
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0.0051% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0051% fail on Chassis condition
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0.097% fail on
Transmission
(86% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(37% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
(40% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.0051% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.0051% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0051% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.26% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates
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0.097% fail on
Steering
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Steering linkage components
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Steering gear
(76% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.0051% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0051% fail on Steering rack
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0.077% fail on
Steering linkage components
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
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