Seat MII MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

21.2%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Seat MII vehicles
Based on 49,801 MOT tests
6.8pp below the UK average (28%)

Seat MII in this age bracket has a 21.2% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Seat MII are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 3.5%
Brakes 2.8%
Tyres 1.8%
Visibility 1.7%
Suspension 1.3%
Body & Chassis 1.2%
Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Seat MII MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 10.0% 3,439 Tyres
3-5 years 14.4% 17,095 Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years 21.2% 49,801 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 29.1% 4,854 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Seat MII reliable?

6-10-year-old Seat MII vehicles have a 21.2% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Seat MII?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.5% failure risk
  • Brakes — 2.8% failure risk
  • Tyres — 1.8% failure risk

How can I prepare my Seat MII for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Seat MII, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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