Used Seat Mii 2012-2019 reliability review

What should I look for in a used SEAT Mii?

The Mii is a city car, which means there's potential for heavy clutch use, so check the clutch has a smooth action with no slippage. If there are any such issues, it could mean the clutch needs to be replaced – a potentially costly job.

Check for bumps and scrapes to the bumpers and bodywork, because these will all cost money to put right.

Not all Miis came with sat-nav. On earlier cars, it's a removable unit that sits on top of the dashboard. Some will have gone without, while some high-spec and special-edition Miis had one fitted as standard, so it's worth contacting your local Seat dealer to find out whether your prospective purchase came with it. If it did, check that the previous owner has left it in the car.

The exposed paintwork in the boot of the Mii can easily be damaged by sharp objects. This is due to only part of the boot floor being covered by carpet.

Also check that the DAB radio, if fitted, works. The unit might not be covered under warranty if it stops working or the screen gets scratched.

Is a used SEAT Mii reliable?

Seat as a brand seems to have slipped down the rankings in the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, ending up in 15th out of 32 manufacturers.

There wasn't enough data to include the Mii individually, but the near-identical Skoda Citigo and Volkswagen Up finished third and 10th respectively out of 28 cars in the small and value car class, so the Mii should be a pretty dependable choice.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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