2019 Seat Leon Fr Black Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,502 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Seat Leon Fr Black Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.9% in the 90-120k group versus 8.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.3% | 284 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.1% | 228 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 84 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 73 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 73 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 39 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 243 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 154 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 126 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 85 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 66 |
| 6 | Wipers | 48 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.1% | 1,040 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.6% | 1,015 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.9% | 581 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.9% | 268 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 89 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 43 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,723 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,275 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 461 | 19.3% |
| 90-120k | 37 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,063 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 1,127 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 1,120 | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 1,186 | 16.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Leon Fr Black Evo
Before buying a 2019 Seat Leon Fr Black Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (6.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Seat Leon Fr Black Evos pass their MOT?
87.3% of the 4,502 2019 Seat Leon Fr Black Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Seat Leon Fr Black Evo?
Suspension, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (5.1%).
Does the 2019 Leon Fr Black Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 18.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,502 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.