2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

19,225 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    656 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    423 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    342 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    169 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Suspension6.8%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Brakes2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak17.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2019 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2019 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,225 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 SEAT Leon?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 SEAT Leon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).