2020 Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,020 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 48 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 9 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 5 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
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 | 22.2% | 226 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.3% | 95 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 58 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 34 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 24 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 6 |
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 | 468 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 469 | 7.2% |
| 60-90k | 72 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 559 | 6.6% |
| Hybrid | 461 | 6.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 345 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 333 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 341 | 6.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Leon Fr Etsi S-A
Before buying a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2020 Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-As pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 1,020 2020 Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Etsi S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2020 Leon Fr Etsi S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 6.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,020 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.