SEAT Leon MOT Results
Registered in 201787.2% pass rate
from 18,660 tests in 2021
(7.4% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
(30% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Size/type
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2.7% fail on
Visibility
(26% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.080% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.080% fail on Windscreen
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0.0054% fail on
View to rear
- 0.0054% fail on Mirrors
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2.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(22% better than other 2017 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.016% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.34% fail on
Headlamps
(33% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.016% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.091% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.080% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.080% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.080% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.080% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.032% fail on Horn
- 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.059% fail on
Direction indicators
(76% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Flashing type
(76% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.0054% fail on All direction indicators
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0.059% fail on
Flashing type
(76% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.027% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0054% fail on Switch
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0.027% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.6% fail on
Brakes
(25% better than other 2017 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(16% better than other 2017 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads
- 0.0054% fail on Brake linings
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0.16% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(55% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Brake discs (55% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.0054% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.0054% fail on Cable
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.27% fail on
Brake performance
(43% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Service brake performance
(36% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Rbt
(38% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.011% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0054% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.17% fail on
Rbt
(38% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.054% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.054% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.032% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(74% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.18% fail on
Service brake performance
(36% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.048% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.032% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.0054% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.016% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.011% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0054% fail on Reservoirs
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0.011% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(83% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Pedal
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0.011% fail on
Parking brake control
(86% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.011% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.011% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0054% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.0054% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0054% fail on Other components
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(16% better than other 2017 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Suspension
(21% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Springs
(38% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Coil springs
(39% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Coil spring (40% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Coil springs
(39% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.027% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(80% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0054% fail on Linkage
- 0.0054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0054% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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0.016% fail on
Suspension arms
(93% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0054% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.0054% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
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0.0054% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0054% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.47% fail on
Springs
(38% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(34% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.0054% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.080% fail on
Compression ignition
(63% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.28% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.0054% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0054% fail on Undertray
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0.36% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.0054% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0054% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.20% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.20% fail on Registration plates
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0.20% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(34% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Exhaust system
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0.054% fail on
Transmission
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0.048% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.043% fail on Joints
- 0.0054% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.0054% fail on Belts
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0.048% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.027% fail on Bumpers
- 0.021% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.016% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.016% fail on
Body
- 0.016% fail on Other body component
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0.0054% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0054% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.0054% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0054% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.0054% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.0054% fail on Carrier
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0.0054% fail on
Doors
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0.0054% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0054% fail on Door condition
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0.0054% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.0054% fail on
Seats
- 0.0054% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.17% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.038% fail on Condition
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0.038% fail on
Steering
(75% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.016% fail on Steering rack
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0.011% fail on
Steering linkage components
(89% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.016% fail on
Steering gear
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0.011% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0054% fail on Anchorages
- 0.0054% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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