Seat Altea stylance tdi vs Seat Ibiza: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Altea stylance tdi
75%
MOT pass rate · 318 vehicles
Seat Ibiza
74%
MOT pass rate · 340,383 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Altea stylance tdi (75%) and Seat Ibiza (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Altea stylance tdi | Seat Ibiza |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 157,148 mi | 87,641 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 318 | 340,383 |
Most common faults
Seat Altea stylance tdi
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Seat Ibiza
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Altea stylance tdi (75%) and Seat Ibiza (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Altea stylance tdi report Full Seat Ibiza 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.