2019 SEAT Leon · 56,764 MOT tests
2019 SEAT Leon reliability
2019 SEAT Leons fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Leon years (56,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 15.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,867
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 56,764
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5% of tests fail here (272% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Suspension5%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Brakes1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.18%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
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.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (11.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.4%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 SEAT Leon reliable?
2019 SEAT Leons fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Leon years (56,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.71% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 SEAT Leon shows 35,867 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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