Seat Ibiza vs Seat Ibiza reference sport 12v: 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 reference sport 12v
78%
MOT pass rate · 347 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ibiza reference sport 12v is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Ibiza | Seat Ibiza reference sport 12v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 87,641 mi | 102,867 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 340,383 | 347 |
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 reference sport 12v
- Both front brake disks worn
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ibiza reference sport 12v is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.