Seat Leon MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

20.3%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Seat Leon vehicles
Based on 316,199 MOT tests
7.7pp below the UK average (28%)

Seat Leon in this age bracket has a 20.3% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: tyres and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Seat Leon are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 3.2%
Suspension 2.8%
Lamps & Electrics 2.5%
Brakes 2.3%
Visibility 1.7%
Body & Chassis 0.5%
Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Seat Leon MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 11.1% 54,789 Tyres
3-5 years 14.2% 232,687 Tyres
6-10 years 20.3% 316,199 Tyres
11-15 years 36.2% 136,206 Suspension
15+ years 41.2% 47,964 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Seat Leon reliable?

6-10-year-old Seat Leon vehicles have a 20.3% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Seat Leon?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Tyres — 3.2% failure risk
  • Suspension — 2.8% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 2.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Seat Leon for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Seat Leon, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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