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MOT reliability

Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v

26 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 26 Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,383 miles.

26
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
7,675
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v MOT tests:

  • Other102%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
101560%
111354%
12757%
13367%

Fuel types: Petrol (26)

Most common Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (7 times)
  2. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (5 times)
  3. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (4 times)
  4. Oil leak (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (3 times)
  6. Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (3 times)
  7. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  9. Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  13. Front side windows slight tint (2 times)
  14. Front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (2 times)

Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 9 39 59% 109,383

Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v reliability FAQ

Across 26 Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v MOT issues are: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c).

The typical Seat Ibiza 1.8 gti 16v in our data has covered around 109,383 miles.

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