2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

6,395 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    337 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    228 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.2%
  2. Lights & electrics17.5%
  3. Brakes16.7%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Body & chassis5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2011 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,395 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 SEAT Leon?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 SEAT Leon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).