SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2014
81.6% pass rate
from 19,526 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 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
      • 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
      • 0.031% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 0.79% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 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)
      • 0.051% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 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)
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (45% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 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
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 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)
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0051% fail on Window
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.020% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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)
        • 0.0051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0051% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 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
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.010% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0051% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.056% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0051% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.041% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0051% fail on Tank
      • 0.0051% fail on System
    • 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
    • 0.0051% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0051% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0051% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0051% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.097% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0051% fail on Steering rack
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