Cupra Leon Vz2 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 1,332 tests, the Cupra Leon Vz2 passes its MOT 86.5% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 8.5% of the time, so this is 5.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 11.0% of tests against 1.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, tread depth and headlamp aim — shock absorbers alone was recorded 25 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Leon Vz2 fails 12.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 15.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Leon Vz2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 974 | 85.4% | 14.6% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 335 | 89.3% | 10.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.0% | 147 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.9% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 20 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 15 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 13 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 7 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 6 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Washers | 15 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 8 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 7 | Wipers | 8 |
| 8 | Pins and bushes | 8 |
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 | 25.4% | 339 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 134 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.0% | 80 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.7% | 63 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 31 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 15 |
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 | 749 | 12.6% |
| 30-60k | 508 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 70 | 15.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 863 | 14.4% |
| Petrol | 469 | 11.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 498 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 834 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a Cupra Leon Vz2
- Tyres (11.0% 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.
- 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.
- Visibility (1.5% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Cupra Leon Vz2?
86.5% of the 1,332 Cupra Leon Vz2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 13.5% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Cupra Leon Vz2 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 11.0% of tests, then suspension (1.9%).
How much does mileage affect Leon Vz2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 12.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.7% for 60-90k, a 3.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,332 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.