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Leon Fr Black Ed Tsi Evo S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 623 MOT tests, the Leon Fr Black Ed Tsi Evo S-A returns 89.1% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is tyre tread under the limit. The engine warning light staying lit and brake pads worn below 1.5 mm round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 29,937, 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
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
14 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 02
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
10 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 03
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
8 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 04
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
8 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 05
A tyre seriously damaged
7 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 06
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
7 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 07
A tyre cords visible or damaged
6 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 08
Wiper blade defective
5 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 09
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
3 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached
3 occurrences · 0.5% 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
£140–£255
If every one of this Leon FR Black ED Tsi Evo S A'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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Tools that pre-empt a retest.
Picked against this car's top failure patterns. Affiliate links to Amazon UK — we earn a small cut at no cost to you. Disclosed up-front, doesn't shape the data.
Item 01 · Amazon UK
Digital tyre-tread depth gauge
Five quid for a gauge beats £150 for a retest. UK MOT minimum is 1.6mm — most testers fail anything below 2mm to be safe.
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Item 02 · Amazon UK
Brake pad measurement gauge
Testers fail pads under 1.5mm. A wear gauge tells you if you've got two months left or two weeks.
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Buying or keeping a Leon FR Black ED Tsi Evo S A?
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 Black ED Tsi Evo S A 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.