2010 SEAT Leon · 21,365 MOT tests
2010 SEAT Leon reliability
2010 SEAT Leons fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Leon years (21,365 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 36.9%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 112,468
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,365
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2011 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 18% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18%
- Lights and electrics12.1%
- Brakes10.9%
- Tyres7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.72%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.25%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.67%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.59%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.98%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.28%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.84%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.52%)
Other years
Every SEAT Leon year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 SEAT Leon reliable?
2010 SEAT Leons fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Leon years (21,365 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.72% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.35% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 SEAT Leon shows 112,468 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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