2021 SEAT Mii MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,085 SEAT Mii cars first used in 2021 had an MOT in 2025, at about 4 years old, and 87.3% passed first time. That is in line with the 87.2% for all cars first used in 2021.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2021 SEAT Mii cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2021 SEAT Mii MOT failure items
2021 SEAT Mii common failures
ItemValue
Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2021 SEAT Mii advisories
2021 SEAT Mii common advisories
ItemValue
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.0%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge10.4%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.5%
Nail in tyre2.6%
Condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2021 SEAT Mii faults by area
2021 SEAT Mii faults by area
ItemValue
Tyres5.9%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.6%
Visibility1.8%
Brakes1.8%
Suspension1.5%
Identification of the vehicle0.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2021 SEAT Mii recorded mileage
2021 SEAT Mii mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,08116,30022,900 miles30,300

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other SEAT Mii years

SEAT Mii first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20211,08587.3%87.2%
20191,30484.0%83.5%
20181,27782.6%80.9%
20171,47180.1%78.2%
20162,23874.1%74.9%
20152,68173.8%71.9%
20143,08175.3%68.6%
20133,49170.4%65.8%
20121,72970.2%63.5%

Checking one car?

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.