SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2009
55.8% pass rate
from 11,344 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.2% fail on Springs (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Coil springs (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (18% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0088% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0088% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0088% fail on Suspension unit
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps (14% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0088% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0088% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0088% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.035% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
    • 0.0088% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0088% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0088% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0088% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.053% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.088% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.0088% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.2% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Master cylinder (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Valves
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Leaks (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0088% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.097% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.097% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's door (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Catch (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0088% fail on Catch
    • 0.23% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Panel
      • 0.0088% fail on Pillar
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.079% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.018% fail on System
      • 0.0088% fail on Tank
      • 0.0088% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.088% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Load security
      • 0.0088% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0088% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0088% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0088% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0088% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0088% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0088% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0088% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0088% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.053% fail on Bonnet (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.00% fail on Compression ignition (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0088% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.8% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Drag link end (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
      • 0.0088% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Operation
    • 0.097% fail on Steering play
      • 0.097% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0088% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0088% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Condition
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0088% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0088% fail on Anchorages
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