SEAT Leon MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Leon. Check any Leon by registration number below.

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75.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.8%

vs SEAT Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

SEAT Leon — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Leon has an average MOT pass rate of 75.1%, which is 11.8 percentage points below the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Leon on the road.

The most common reasons a SEAT Leon fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Leon for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Leon is around 40,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Leon, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used SEAT Leon, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Leon performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 165 vehicles

83.6%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

18.7%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

2020

Based on 19,556 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

11.7%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2019

Based on 47,800 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2018

Based on 54,123 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

14.4%

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

2017

Based on 46,178 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

2016

Based on 40,177 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

15.6%

2015

Based on 43,222 vehicles

84.1%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 10yr

143k mi

2014

Based on 47,259 vehicles

83.3%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2013

Based on 29,547 vehicles

80.0%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

19.6%

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2012

Based on 22,702 vehicles

74.7%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

24.9%

Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

2011

Based on 16,871 vehicles

71.8%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

26.8%

2010

Based on 15,105 vehicles

70.3%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

28.0%

2009

Based on 13,193 vehicles

70.1%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

26.8%

2008

Based on 12,985 vehicles

69.0%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2007

Based on 11,890 vehicles

67.6%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2006

Based on 7,843 vehicles

65.0%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

28.9%

2005

Based on 4,721 vehicles

69.0%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2004

Based on 3,908 vehicles

70.7%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2003

Based on 3,053 vehicles

71.0%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2002

Based on 1,476 vehicles

70.9%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2001

Based on 7,309 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

25.3%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2000

Based on 38,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

1999

Based on 677 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

0

Based on 209,951 vehicles

83.2%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — SEAT Leon

The most common reasons a SEAT Leon fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.6%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.3%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.0%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

1.9%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.9%

SEAT Leon Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

4.2%

Front Nearside

3.6%

Rear

3.0%

Typical Mileage — SEAT Leon

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2000 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Leon.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

40,000

miles

At 10 Years

78,000

miles

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Compare MOT reliability across SEAT models.

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94.0% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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87.3% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Leon MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Leon?

The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Leon is 75.1% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the SEAT Leon are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.6%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.3%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the SEAT Leon reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 75.1%, the SEAT Leon is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Leon?

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What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Leon?

Typical mileage for the SEAT Leon: 51,074 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Leon to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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