2020 Seat Leon Fr Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,702 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Seat Leon Fr Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 91.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.8% in the 90-120k group versus 6.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 246 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 115 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.9% | 110 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 76 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 48 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 34 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 109 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 91 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 75 |
| 4 | Washers | 49 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 46 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 38 |
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 | 23.7% | 1,352 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.2% | 697 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.7% | 439 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.8% | 333 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 132 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 19 |
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 | 2,660 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,640 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 359 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 34 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,870 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 1,886 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 1,936 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Leon Fr Evo
Before buying a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.9% 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.
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 Evos pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 5,702 2020 Seat Leon Fr Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2020 Leon Fr Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,702 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.