SEAT IBIZA MOT Pass Rate
72.4% of 70,917 SEAT IBIZA MOT tests pass.
The IBIZA passes 72.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SEAT models (79.3%).
The SEAT IBIZA passes 72.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SEAT IBIZA tested at 0–3 years pass 90.8% of the time, compared with just 60.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.8% | 1,038 | 24,170 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.7% | 10,437 | 36,633 miles |
| 6–10 years | 74.3% | 22,971 | 61,893 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.5% | 27,486 | 89,922 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.7% | 8,985 | 103,602 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT IBIZA
The most common reason the SEAT IBIZA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 43.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.6% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.8% | not working |
| Brakes | 37.6% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 26.0% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.7% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.8% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 11.9% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | fixing missing |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT LEON — 81.0% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 87.1% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 90.5% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.5% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 80.7% pass rate
- SEAT ALTEA — 65.9% pass rate