Seat Ibiza vs Seat Leon reference sport: 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 Leon reference sport
73%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Leon reference sport (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Ibiza | Seat Leon reference sport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 87,641 mi | 104,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 340,383 | 13 |
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 Leon reference sport
- oil filler cap missing
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split and has 3 nails in tread
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Leon reference sport (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Ibiza report Full Seat Leon reference sport 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.