RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Seat MII reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·23,620 DVSA tests·2024
Across 23,620 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Seat MII cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure.
75%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
5,642 tests · fleet 85%
84%
8 to 12 years
17,978 tests · fleet 73%
75%
Where the MII fails
Suspension97
Brakes95
Body & structure97
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics93
Fails more often on body & structure. Holds up better on steering, road wheels, suspension.
Share of 8 to 12 years Seat MII MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Seat MII tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Seat MII models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Seat MII reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Seat MII is about average for its age: 75% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Seat MII?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Seat MII in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 84%; and 8 to 12 years, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Seat MII MOT?
For Seat MII cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (2.6% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).
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