Seat Ibiza vs Seat Leon se 20v: 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 se 20v
67%
MOT pass rate · 37 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Leon se 20v (67%) 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 se 20v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 87,641 mi | 80,499 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 340,383 | 37 |
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 se 20v
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Leon se 20v (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Ibiza report Full Seat Leon se 20v 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.