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MOT reliability

Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl

3,371 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3,371 Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,655 miles.

3,371
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
1,293
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Steering12%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Brakes6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%

Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
18367%
192100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,369), Diesel (2)

Most common Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  7. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  11. disabled vehicle n/s front seat removed for wheel chair acsses (1 times)
  12. Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (1 times)
  13. Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)

Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 4 75% 67,783
1987 2 7 86% 54,091

Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl reliability FAQ

Across 3,371 Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Seat Ibiza 1.2 gl in our data has covered around 58,655 miles.

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