SEAT MII MOT pass rate
83.3% of 25,575 SEAT MII MOT tests pass.
The MII has a pass rate of 83.3%, a little higher than the average across all SEAT models (80.3%).
The SEAT MII has a pass rate of 83.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.7% at 0–3 years to 78.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.7% | 1,113 | 18,650 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 3,927 | 26,855 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.5% | 11,644 | 47,927 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.6% | 8,891 | 65,366 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT MII
The most common reason the SEAT MII fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 37.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 34.7% | Excessively binding |
| Tyres | 21.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 15.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.9% | Ineffective |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Inscription illegible |
| Steering | 0.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 73.9% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 82.8% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 88.4% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 91.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.9% pass rate
- SEAT ALTEA — 66.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT MII?
- 83.3% of SEAT MII MOT tests pass, based on 25,575 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT MII?
- The most common reason the SEAT MII fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 37.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SEAT MII's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.