SEAT Leon MOT Results

Registered in 2018
88.1% pass rate
from 22,191 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (31% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (22% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (49% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (75% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0090% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0045% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0045% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Front fog lamps (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Front fog lamps (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.090% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0090% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.063% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Suspension (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Springs (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0045% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.059% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0045% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0045% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0045% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0045% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.91% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.23% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.014% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (75% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal
    • 0.014% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0045% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0045% fail on Other components
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Requirements
  • 0.33% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0045% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0045% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.014% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.0045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0045% fail on Undertray
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment (69% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.032% fail on Transmission
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0045% fail on Panel
    • 0.0090% fail on Seats
      • 0.0045% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0090% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0045% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0045% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0045% fail on Bracket
  • 0.018% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering rack
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