MOT reliability
Seat Ibza
10 vehicles · 116 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Seat Ibza vehicles and 116 completed MOT tests, the Seat Ibza has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,822 miles.
10
Vehicles
116
MOT tests
7,047
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Ibza problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Ibza MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering2%
Seat Ibza pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 11 | 64% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 10 | 50% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 33% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (3)
Most common Seat Ibza MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Ibza MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
Seat Ibza pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 24 | 62% | 139,310 |
| 2006 | 2 | 29 | 72% | 161,005 |
| 2002 | 3 | 38 | 71% | 121,219 |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 126,806 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 33,030 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 116,733 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 146,680 |
Seat Ibza reliability FAQ
Across 10 Seat Ibza vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Ibza MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Seat Ibza in our data has covered around
124,822 miles.
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