CUPRA LEON MOT pass rate
86.0% of 1,696 CUPRA LEON MOT tests pass.
The LEON passes 86.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all CUPRA models (92.4%).
The CUPRA LEON passes its MOT 86.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 86.0% at 0–3 years versus 86.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 86.0% | 1,281 | 25,943 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.0% | 415 | 32,673 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CUPRA LEON
The most common reason the CUPRA LEON fails its MOT is tyres — present in 86.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 86.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 11.4% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 10.2% | Worn down to wear indicator |
| Visibility | 6.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.5% | Too far to the left |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 2.7% | Fractured |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.2% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
Related CUPRA models
- CUPRA FORMENTOR — 93.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CUPRA LEON?
- 86.0% of CUPRA LEON MOT tests pass, based on 1,696 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CUPRA LEON?
- The most common reason the CUPRA LEON fails its MOT is tyres — present in 86.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the CUPRA LEON's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CUPRA service history guide for how to check and keep one.