2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

17,277 MOT tests in 2024. 80.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.5%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    729 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    554 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    290 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    131 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  3. Suspension4.5%
  4. Brakes4.3%
  5. Lights & electrics3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak20.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 80.5% of 2017 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,277 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 SEAT Leon?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 SEAT Leon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).