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MOT reliability

Seat 600 e

3 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Seat 600 e vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Seat 600 e has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,833 miles.

3
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
23
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Seat 600 e problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Seat 600 e MOT tests:

  • Other54%
  • Steering46%
  • Visibility4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Brakes4%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Seat 600 e MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat 600 e MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  5. All brake pipes coverd in underseal All underneath undersealed (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  9. Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. advanced play in steering idler (1 times)
  14. shock absorber rubbers starting to split (1 times)
  15. Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)

Seat 600 e pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1971 1 1 100% 13,571
1970 2 14 86% 51,465

Seat 600 e reliability FAQ

Across 3 Seat 600 e vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Seat 600 e MOT issues are: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Seat 600 e in our data has covered around 38,833 miles.

Compare the Seat 600 e

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