SEAT LEON MOT pass rate
82.8% of 295,727 SEAT LEON MOT tests pass.
The LEON has a pass rate of 82.8%, a little higher than the average across all SEAT models (80.3%).
The SEAT LEON has a pass rate of 82.8%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SEAT LEON tested at 0–3 years pass 91.5% of the time, compared with just 69.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.5% | 12,917 | 29,080 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.1% | 80,114 | 43,219 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.2% | 106,642 | 73,443 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.8% | 66,333 | 106,618 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.8% | 29,721 | 127,815 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT LEON
The most common reason the SEAT LEON fails its MOT is suspension — present in 36.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 36.3% | Fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 31.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 29.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 15.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.0% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | Fixing missing |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 73.9% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 88.4% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 91.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.9% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 83.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALTEA — 66.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT LEON?
- 82.8% of SEAT LEON MOT tests pass, based on 295,727 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT LEON?
- The most common reason the SEAT LEON fails its MOT is suspension — present in 36.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
- Does this show the SEAT 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 SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.