Austin 1000 city e vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 1000 city e
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 1000 city e (50%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin 1000 city e | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.0 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 16,510 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
Austin 1000 city e
- Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Austin Metro city
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin 1000 city e (50%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin 1000 city e report Full Austin Metro city report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.