SEAT Leon: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,064,102 SEAT Leon MOT tests in this dataset, 5.7% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2012 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,261 | 5.5% |
| 2005 | 13,724 | 5.5% |
| 2006 | 23,713 | 6.5% |
| 2007 | 33,735 | 6.1% |
| 2008 | 34,160 | 6.1% |
| 2009 | 34,499 | 5.9% |
| 2010 | 39,536 | 6.1% |
| 2011 | 43,340 | 6.2% |
| 2012 | 56,567 | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 70,147 | 5.7% |
| 2014 | 109,384 | 5.7% |
| 2015 | 99,174 | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 90,215 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 103,240 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 119,860 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 89,953 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 46,309 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 24,761 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 4,080 | 5.7% |
Methodology & source. 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.