2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

1,594 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,594 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    74 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.4%
  2. Brakes23.1%
  3. Suspension15.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.4%
  5. Body & chassis12.9%
  6. Steering6.8%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2005 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,594 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 SEAT Leon?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 SEAT Leon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).