Seat ranks 78th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%, putting Seat in solid middle ground for reliability.
With 108 models across 28 years of data (1996 to 2023), there's a wide spread of 35 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Seat.
Most and Least Reliable Seat Models
The Ateca Fr Black Ed Tsi 4d S-a leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 105 tests. At the other end, the Inca has the lowest at 65%. Overall, more than half of Seat's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Seat Fuel Types
Seat models in our data come in 67 petrol, 38 diesel, 12 hybrid, 1 electric variants. Seat is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Estimated Running Costs
Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.