SEAT MII MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT MII. Check any MII by registration number below.

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85.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.9%

vs SEAT Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

SEAT MII — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT MII has an average MOT pass rate of 85.0%, which is 1.9 percentage points below the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the MII is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a SEAT MII fails its MOT are an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. If you are preparing your MII for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used SEAT MII, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT MII performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 3,153 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2018

Based on 3,031 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

2017

Based on 3,517 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

14.5%

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2016

Based on 5,261 vehicles

84.5%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

16.5%

2015

Based on 6,300 vehicles

83.8%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.3%

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2014

Based on 7,328 vehicles

82.4%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

18.8%

Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2013

Based on 8,335 vehicles

79.9%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

20.2%

Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2012

Based on 4,108 vehicles

77.7%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

23.1%

Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

0

Based on 20,012 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

Top MOT Failures — SEAT MII

The most common reasons a SEAT MII fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

2.1%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.9%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

1.5%

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

1.2%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.2%

SEAT MII Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.6%

Front Offside

1.6%

Nearside

1.0%

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Compare MOT reliability across SEAT models.

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94.0% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT MII

SEAT MII — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT MII MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT MII?

The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT MII is 85.0% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT MII?

The most common MOT failures on the SEAT MII are: An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (2.1%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.9%), Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the SEAT MII reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.0%, the SEAT MII is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT MII?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a SEAT MII?

Typical mileage for the SEAT MII: 22,141 miles at 3 years, 42,271 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used MII to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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