Cupra Leon
Registered from 2020 to 2023.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 1.4 hybrid. 4 of 49 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 100% | 4 |
| Plates and identity | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
- Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
- Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 100% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Plates and identity — 25% of its failures
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00608/22
The engine covers installed could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00676/22
A faulty fuse can cause an arc flash in the event of a short circuit and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00858/24
Due to the incorrect assembly of the heat shield, the brake fluid reservoir nozzle can be melted by the exhaust system heat. This can result in brake fluid leakage, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01327/22
In the event of an accident, there is a risk that the load in the baggage compartment will shoot forwards to the partition grille and cause the bracket to detach from the body, increasing the risk of injury to the passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02690/23
The engine mounts can break. This affects the stability of driving, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users