2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

2,633 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,633 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.6%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    161 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Brakes23.3%
  3. Suspension21.7%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.8%
  6. Tyres9.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2006 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2006 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,633 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 SEAT Leon?

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

Is the 2006 SEAT Leon reliable at MOT time?

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