Seat Ibiza vs Seat Ibiza cupra t: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Ibiza
74%
MOT pass rate · 340,383 vehicles
Seat Ibiza cupra t
61%
MOT pass rate · 15 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Ibiza cupra t (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Ibiza | Seat Ibiza cupra t |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 61% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 39% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 87,641 mi | 146,723 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 340,383 | 15 |
Most common faults
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)
Seat Ibiza cupra t
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Ibiza cupra t (61%) 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.