Seat Ibiza glx i vs Seat Leon: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Ibiza glx i
67%
MOT pass rate · 80 vehicles
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza glx i (67%) 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 glx i | Seat Leon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 55,210 mi | 103,954 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 80 | 262,792 |
Most common faults
Seat Ibiza glx i
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 glx i (67%) and Seat Leon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Ibiza glx i 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.