Seat Ibiza reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 293,058 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 293,058 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 65% of Seat Ibiza cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Ibiza tends to fail
Share of Seat Ibiza cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, brakes, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Seat Ibiza reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Seat Ibiza is more demanding than average for its age: 65% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension, brakes and visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Seat Ibiza?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Seat Ibiza in 2024: up to 3 years, 89%; 4 to 7 years, 80%; 8 to 12 years, 65%; and 13 years and older, 55%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Seat Ibiza MOT?
For Seat Ibiza cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (6.6% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), tyres (6.3% of tests vs 4.6% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.2% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).