Seat Ibiza vs Seat Toledo 1.9tdi se: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Ibiza
74%
MOT pass rate · 340,383 vehicles
More reliable
Seat Toledo 1.9tdi se
64%
MOT pass rate · 124 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ibiza is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Ibiza | Seat Toledo 1.9tdi se |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 87,641 mi | 149,126 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 340,383 | 124 |
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 Toledo 1.9tdi se
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ibiza is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Seat Ibiza report Full Seat Toledo 1.9tdi se 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.