2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,578 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.9% in the 90-120k group versus 5.7% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,578

MOT tests analysed

9.3%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.5%	55
2	Suspension	2.9%	46
3	Emissions & environmental	2.1%	33
4	Brakes	1.9%	30
5	Visibility	1.6%	25
6	Lighting & signalling	1.5%	24

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	31
2	Malfunction indicator lamp	31
3	Brake pads	28
4	Coil spring	25
5	Shock absorbers	24
6	Headlamp aim	24

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	20.0%	316
2	Tyres	19.2%	303
3	Brakes	10.1%	159
4	Other defects	6.0%	94
5	Visibility	2.3%	37
6	Road wheels	0.9%	14

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	637	5.7%
30-60k	753	10.6%
60-90k	150	14.7%
90-120k	32	21.9%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	520	7.7%
2024	504	8.5%
2025	526	11.8%

What to check before buying a 2020 Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A

Before buying a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.5% 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 (2.9% 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.
Emissions & environmental (2.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.

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 Black Ed Evo S-As pass their MOT?

90.8% of the 1,578 2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Seat Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by suspension (2.9%).

Does the 2020 Leon Fr Black Ed Evo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 21.9% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,578 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.