SEAT LEON MOT Pass Rate
81.0% of 64,061 SEAT LEON MOT tests pass.
The LEON has a pass rate of 81.0%, a little higher than the average across all SEAT models (79.3%).
The SEAT LEON has a pass rate of 81.0%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.1% at 3–6 years to 69.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.1% | 10,043 | 48,289 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.9% | 26,476 | 73,572 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.1% | 19,290 | 107,124 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.3% | 8,248 | 128,470 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT LEON
The most common reason the SEAT LEON fails its MOT is suspension — present in 37.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "fractured or broken".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.9% | fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 30.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 29.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.5% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.5% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 72.4% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 87.1% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 90.5% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.5% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 80.7% pass rate
- SEAT ALTEA — 65.9% pass rate