2022 Seat Leon Fr Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,851 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Seat Leon Fr Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 91.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 98 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 32 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.6% | 29 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 22 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 12 |
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 | 34 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 4 | Washers | 17 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 10 |
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 | 25.7% | 476 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.5% | 232 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 96 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 58 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 39 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 9 |
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 | 1,186 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 585 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 68 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 1,742 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Leon Fr Evo
Before buying a 2022 Seat Leon Fr Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.6% 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 2022 Seat Leon Fr Evos pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 1,851 2022 Seat Leon Fr Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Seat Leon Fr Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2022 Leon Fr Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,851 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.