Seat Arosa s sdi vs Seat Ibiza: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Arosa s sdi
78%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Seat Ibiza
74%
MOT pass rate · 340,383 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Arosa s sdi (78%) 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 Arosa s sdi | Seat Ibiza |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 88,172 mi | 87,641 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 13 | 340,383 |
Most common faults
Seat Arosa s sdi
- Oil leak
- Both rear bump stops broken
- Front discs corroded on inner edges
- Front pads wearing low
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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 Arosa s sdi (78%) and Seat Ibiza (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.