Seat Ibiza 1.2 glx vs Seat Leon: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Ibiza 1.2 glx
50%
MOT pass rate · 658 vehicles
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza 1.2 glx (50%) and Seat Leon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Ibiza 1.2 glx | Seat Leon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 70,779 mi | 103,954 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 658 | 262,792 |
Most common faults
Seat Ibiza 1.2 glx
- slight play in nearside front top shock mount
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Seat Leon
- 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))
- 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza 1.2 glx (50%) and Seat Leon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Ibiza 1.2 glx report Full Seat Leon 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.