Seat MII reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 23,620 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the MII tends to fail
Share of Seat MII cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure. Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, suspension.
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).