MOT reliability
Seat S
4 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Seat S vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Seat S has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,788 miles.
4
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
7,865
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat S MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Steering5%
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Identification & plates5%
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Body & structure5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Seat S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (2)
Most common Seat S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat S MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Number plate damage (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Seat S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 96,683 |
| 2005 | 2 | 35 | 77% | 131,940 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 114,588 |
Seat S reliability FAQ
Across 4 Seat S vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat S MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); Front Number plate damage; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Seat S in our data has covered around
118,788 miles.
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