2020 Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,568 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 185 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 52 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 31 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 10 |
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 | 77 |
| 2 | Washers | 43 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 4 | Wipers | 18 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 10 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
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 | 24.2% | 621 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 192 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 124 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 82 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 49 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 14 |
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 | 1,063 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,229 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 234 | 11.1% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 1,667 | 9.3% |
| Hybrid | 901 | 8.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 721 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 935 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 909 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Leon Fr Phev S-A
Before buying a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.2% 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.
- Visibility (2.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Phev S-As pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 2,568 2020 Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Phev S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2020 Leon Fr Phev S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,568 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.