2017 SEAT Leon · 60,624 MOT tests
2017 SEAT Leon reliability
2017 SEAT Leons fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Leon years (60,624 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 16.6%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 51,718
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 60,624
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.9% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Suspension3.4%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Brakes2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.4%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.09%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (15.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.85%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 SEAT Leon reliable?
2017 SEAT Leons fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Leon years (60,624 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.21% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.89% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 SEAT Leon shows 51,718 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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