2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 SEAT Mii MOT pass rate and common faults

2,219 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,219 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    55 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.4%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.8%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Tyres4.5%
  6. Suspension3.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2016 SEAT Mii?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2016 SEAT Mii cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,219 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 SEAT Mii?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 SEAT Mii reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).