MOT reliability
Seat Ibiza 1.9d s
11 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Seat Ibiza 1.9d s vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza 1.9d s has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,104 miles.
11
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
7,148
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Ibiza 1.9d s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Ibiza 1.9d s MOT tests:
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Other117%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Seat Ibiza 1.9d s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 19 | 58% |
| 10 | 17 | 53% |
| 11 | 13 | 62% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (11)
Most common Seat Ibiza 1.9d s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Ibiza 1.9d s MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- front number plate cracked (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
Seat Ibiza 1.9d s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 33 | 64% | 93,101 |
| 1997 | 5 | 32 | 56% | 139,308 |
Seat Ibiza 1.9d s reliability FAQ
Across 11 Seat Ibiza 1.9d s vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Ibiza 1.9d s MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); front number plate cracked; Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Seat Ibiza 1.9d s in our data has covered around
114,104 miles.
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