Seat Ibiza vs Seat Leon tsi: 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 tsi
77%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Leon tsi (77%) 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 tsi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 87,641 mi | 74,525 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 340,383 | 9 |
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 tsi
- 205/55R16
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Ibiza (74%) and Seat Leon tsi (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Ibiza report Full Seat Leon tsi 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.