MOT reliability
Seat Ibeza
14 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Seat Ibeza vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Seat Ibeza has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,315 miles.
14
Vehicles
123
MOT tests
7,319
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Ibeza problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Ibeza MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Seat Ibeza pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 67% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 13 | 69% |
| 6 | 14 | 79% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 11 | 73% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (6)
Most common Seat Ibeza MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Ibeza MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (7 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- brake pipes corroded (3 times)
Seat Ibeza pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 108,623 |
| 2010 | 2 | 28 | 82% | 118,007 |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 123,306 |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 | 64% | 78,877 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 55,565 |
| 2001 | 2 | 29 | 69% | 155,101 |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 99,145 |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 64,605 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 71,455 |
Seat Ibeza reliability FAQ
Across 14 Seat Ibeza vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Ibeza MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).
The typical Seat Ibeza in our data has covered around
99,315 miles.
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