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Leon Fr Tsi Evo: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 2,004 MOT tests, the Leon Fr Tsi Evo returns 90.5% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Tyre tread under the limit and windscreen damage round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 25,411, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
43 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 02
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
36 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
31 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 04
A tyre cords visible or damaged
26 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 05
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
12 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 06
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
8 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 07
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
7 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 08
Wiper blade defective
7 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 09
A tyre cords visible or damaged
6 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 10
A tyre seriously damaged
5 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this Leon FR Tsi Evo's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a Leon FR Tsi Evo?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Leon FR Tsi Evo and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.