Seat Ibiza vs Seat Ibiza st: 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 st
82%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Ibiza st (82%) 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 st |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 87,641 mi | 70,545 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 340,383 | 4 |
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 st
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Ibiza st (82%) 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.