2020 SEAT Leon · 25,561 MOT tests
2020 SEAT Leon reliability
2020 SEAT Leons fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 21 Leon years (25,561 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 12.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,745
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,561
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.3% of tests fail here (145% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Suspension2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Brakes1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.01%
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 0.85%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.74%
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 0.66%
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 0.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.29%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.12%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.56%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 SEAT Leon reliable?
2020 SEAT Leons fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 21 Leon years (25,561 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.27% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.01% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 SEAT Leon shows 31,745 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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