2022 Seat Leon Dynamic Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 520 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Seat Leon Dynamic Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.0% in the 60-90k group versus 8.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 31 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 4 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| 2 | Washers | 8 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Wipers | 5 |
| 5 | Reversing lamps | 3 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 3 |
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 | 36.0% | 187 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.2% | 58 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 33 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.9% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 5 |
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 | 327 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 149 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 15.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Leon Dynamic Evo
Before buying a 2022 Seat Leon Dynamic Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.0% 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.
- Visibility (2.3% 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 (1.7% 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 2022 Seat Leon Dynamic Evos pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 520 2022 Seat Leon Dynamic Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Seat Leon Dynamic Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Leon Dynamic Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 520 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.