SEAT MOT pass rates
MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.
559,987 SEAT cars three years and over had an MOT in 2025, and 73.9% passed first time. Choose a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and typical mileage.
SEAT models
Models with at least 5,000 tests. The last column compares each model with cars of the same ages: above zero means it passed more often.
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| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza | 190,096 | 66.0% | 5.7 pts worse |
| Leon | 183,714 | 75.8% | 1.5 pts better |
| Arona | 57,243 | 84.2% | About the same |
| Ateca | 52,177 | 87.9% | 4.6 pts better |
| Alhambra | 25,949 | 74.5% | About the same |
| Mii | 18,638 | 75.9% | 3.1 pts better |
| Altea | 12,318 | 59.1% | 1.8 pts worse |
| Tarraco | 10,122 | 84.8% | About the same |
| Toledo | 5,312 | 68.0% | 4.2 pts worse |
Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.
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These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.
Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.
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