SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.5% pass rate
from 16,258 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0062% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.055% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Lever
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0062% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.018% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0062% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0062% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.22% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.086% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0062% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.037% fail on Horn
      • 0.018% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0062% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0062% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0062% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Springs (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Coil springs (37% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Coil spring (36% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0062% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0062% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.87% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.63% fail on Spark ignition (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0062% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0062% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.031% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on Hose (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0062% fail on Load security
      • 0.0062% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0062% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Doors
      • 0.0062% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0062% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.074% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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