Seat Ibiza
MOT data from 318,988 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.4%. Average mileage at test: 70,929 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14,116 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9,103 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6,667 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6,276 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6,079 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5,972 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5,461 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5,031 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4,348 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4,261 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 286,824 | 79.9% |
| Diesel | 32,159 | 74.9% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 122 | 73.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1998 | 167 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, 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, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1999 | 287 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2000 | 118 | 68.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2001 | 232 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2002 | 488 | 70.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 2003 | 1,511 | 68.6% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 1,904 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 2,356 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2006 | 4,627 | 70.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 6,699 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2008 | 9,139 | 70.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 14,708 | 72.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 17,546 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 22,976 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2012 | 22,003 | 76.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 26,502 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 31,086 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 28,271 | 78.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2016 | 29,845 | 79.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2017 | 25,446 | 81% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 22,573 | 84.6% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | |||
| 2019 | 18,976 | 91% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2020 | 14,400 | 91.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2021 | 16,585 | 92.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2022 | 330 | 95.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
68,333 mi
Median
90,236 mi
75th percentile
125,424 mi
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