SEAT Leon MOT Results
Registered in 201888.1% pass rate
from 22,191 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Leon is unusually good or bad.
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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
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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)
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0.090% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.090% fail on Windscreen
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0.014% fail on
View to rear
- 0.0090% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0045% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.0045% fail on Bonnet
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2.4% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.041% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.33% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.31% fail on Headlamp
- 0.018% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.19% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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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)
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0.081% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.11% fail on
Front fog lamps
(120% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.090% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.072% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.050% fail on Horn
- 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0090% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.063% fail on
Direction indicators
(70% better than other 2018 cars)
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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
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0.063% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.027% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.027% fail on Position lamp
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.0% fail on
Suspension
(190% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Springs
(5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.0045% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.0045% fail on Spring saddle
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0.44% fail on
Coil springs
(5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 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
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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
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0.0045% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0045% fail on Ball joint
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0.0045% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0045% fail on Other suspension component
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0.91% fail on
Brakes
(34% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(33% better than other 2018 cars)
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.13% fail on Brake discs
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0.55% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(35% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Brake performance
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0.19% fail on
Service brake performance
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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)
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0.19% fail on
Rbt
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0.027% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.027% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
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0.027% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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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
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0.19% fail on
Service brake performance
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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
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0.014% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(75% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Pedal
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0.014% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.0045% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.0090% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0045% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0045% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.0045% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0045% fail on Other components
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0.64% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(33% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.16% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.0045% fail on Requirements
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0.33% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.31% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.29% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
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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
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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)
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0.29% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.018% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.0045% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0045% fail on Undertray
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0.31% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.18% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
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0.15% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.12% fail on Attachment (69% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.041% fail on Bumpers
- 0.032% fail on Exhaust system
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0.032% fail on
Transmission
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0.032% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.032% fail on Joints
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0.032% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.023% fail on
Body
- 0.018% fail on Other body component
- 0.0045% fail on Panel
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0.0090% fail on
Seats
- 0.0045% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0045% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.0090% fail on Undertray
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0.0045% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.0045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.0045% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0045% fail on Bracket
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0.018% fail on
Steering
(79% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Electronic power steering
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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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