2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

5,591 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,591 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    313 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    199 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.2%
  2. Brakes20.8%
  3. Lights & electrics17.4%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Body & chassis7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%

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 2010 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2010 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,591 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 SEAT Leon?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 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).