2015 SEAT Leon · 57,909 MOT tests
2015 SEAT Leon reliability
2015 SEAT Leons fail 19.3% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Leon years (57,909 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 19.3%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 72,294
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 57,909
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Suspension4.8%
- Brakes4.5%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.26%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.08%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.23%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (17.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.38%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 SEAT Leon reliable?
2015 SEAT Leons fail 19.3% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Leon years (57,909 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.26% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.25% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 SEAT Leon shows 72,294 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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