2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

20,100 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    821 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    610 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    332 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    189 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Suspension5.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Lights & electrics3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  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 leak21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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: 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 2018 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2018 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,100 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 SEAT Leon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).