SEAT Ibiza MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Ibiza. Check any Ibiza by registration number below.

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75.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.2%

vs SEAT Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

SEAT Ibiza — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Ibiza has an average MOT pass rate of 75.7%, which is 11.2 percentage points below the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Ibiza on the road.

The most common reasons a SEAT Ibiza fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a wheel bearing with excessive play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Ibiza for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Ibiza is around 34,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Ibiza, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used SEAT Ibiza, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Ibiza performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 403 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

2021

Based on 16,635 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

8.8%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 22,360 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2019

Based on 30,348 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2018

Based on 33,385 vehicles

82.3%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

19.6%

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2017

Based on 39,592 vehicles

75.9%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

24.9%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2016

Based on 45,241 vehicles

74.5%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2015

Based on 44,196 vehicles

73.6%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

28.3%

Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

2014

Based on 48,151 vehicles

71.4%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

30.3%

Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

2013

Based on 40,720 vehicles

69.4%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

31.7%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

2012

Based on 34,223 vehicles

68.7%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

31.4%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2011

Based on 35,192 vehicles

66.4%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2010

Based on 27,390 vehicles

65.5%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

32.5%

2009

Based on 23,111 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

35.6%

2008

Based on 14,559 vehicles

59.0%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

35.9%

2007

Based on 10,588 vehicles

58.4%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

37.8%

2006

Based on 7,582 vehicles

61.0%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

31.8%

2005

Based on 4,026 vehicles

59.5%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

33.7%

2004

Based on 3,309 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

31.7%

2003

Based on 2,571 vehicles

58.6%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

36.3%

2002

Based on 35,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

Mileage at 10yr

65k mi

2001

Based on 4,368 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

24.0%

Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

2000

Based on 5,827 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

36.3%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

1999

Based on 6,713 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 10yr

120k mi

1998

Based on 4,785 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

19.4%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

1997

Based on 5,792 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

28.3%

1996

Based on 5,091 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

13.5%

1995

Based on 5,451 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1994

Based on 2,120 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1993

Based on 989 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1992

Based on 488 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1991

Based on 394 vehicles

83.5%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

1990

Based on 443 vehicles

84.7%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

0

Based on 243,617 vehicles

77.5%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — SEAT Ibiza

The most common reasons a SEAT Ibiza fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

13.5%

A wheel bearing with excessive play

4.6%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.9%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.6%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.5%

SEAT Ibiza Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.5%

Front Offside

1.5%

Rear Nearside

1.2%

Typical Mileage — SEAT Ibiza

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2002 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Ibiza.

At 3 Years

20,000

miles

At 5 Years

34,000

miles

At 10 Years

65,000

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Ibiza MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Ibiza?

The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Ibiza is 75.7% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT Ibiza?

The most common MOT failures on the SEAT Ibiza are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (13.5%), A wheel bearing with excessive play (4.6%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the SEAT Ibiza reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 75.7%, the SEAT Ibiza is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Ibiza?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Ibiza?

Typical mileage for the SEAT Ibiza: 37,590 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ibiza to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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