2018 SEAT Leon · 71,079 MOT tests
2018 SEAT Leon reliability
2018 SEAT Leons fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 21 Leon years (71,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 15.6%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 41,625
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 71,079
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.8% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Suspension3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.89%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.32%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.13%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.12%
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 (15.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.38%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 SEAT Leon reliable?
2018 SEAT Leons fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 21 Leon years (71,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.15% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.89% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 SEAT Leon shows 41,625 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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