2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 SEAT Mii MOT pass rate and common faults

3,491 MOT tests in 2024. 72.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time72.2%
Failed or needed repairs27.8%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,491 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.0%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    107 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.3%
  7. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  9. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes13.4%
  2. Lights & electrics12.3%
  3. Suspension5.3%
  4. Tyres4.4%
  5. Body & chassis4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 SEAT Mii?

In 2024, 72.2% of 2013 SEAT Mii cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,491 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 SEAT Mii?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 SEAT Mii reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).