Seat Ibiza gti 16 vs Seat Leon: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Ibiza gti 16
60%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza gti 16 (60%) 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 gti 16 | Seat Leon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.7 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 103,283 mi | 103,954 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 262,792 |
Most common faults
Seat Ibiza gti 16
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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 gti 16 (60%) and Seat Leon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Ibiza gti 16 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.