2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 SEAT Leon MOT pass rate and common faults

13,493 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,493 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    352 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    274 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    175 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    123 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Lights & electrics2.8%
  3. Suspension2.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Brakes1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%

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 2020 SEAT Leon?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2020 SEAT Leon cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,493 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 SEAT Leon?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).