Seat Ibiza i-tech tsi vs Seat Leon: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Ibiza i-tech tsi
90%
MOT pass rate · 271 vehicles
More reliable
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ibiza i-tech tsi is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Ibiza i-tech tsi | Seat Leon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 76,116 mi | 103,954 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 271 | 262,792 |
Most common faults
Seat Ibiza i-tech tsi
No fault breakdown available.
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 i-tech tsi is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Seat Ibiza i-tech tsi 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.