2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 SEAT Mii MOT pass rate and common faults

1,315 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,315 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working0.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.2%
  2. Tyres3.5%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Steering0.2%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

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 structure15.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2019 SEAT Mii?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2019 SEAT Mii cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,315 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 SEAT Mii?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 SEAT Mii reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).