SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2013
67.9% pass rate
from 17,565 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.040% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (88% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamp switch (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0057% fail on Switch
      • 0.0057% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0057% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.091% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.063% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.091% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.074% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0057% fail on Switch
    • 0.046% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.046% fail on Switch
    • 0.034% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.063% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (18% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (18% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Relay lever (47 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic stability control (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0057% fail on Valves
    • 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.023% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Leaks (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0057% fail on Servos
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (33% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (33% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0057% fail on Axles
      • 0.0057% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0057% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0057% fail on Sub-frame
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Transmission (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Drive shafts (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Joints (39% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Joints
      • 0.0057% fail on Belts
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's door (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component
    • 0.034% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0057% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0057% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0057% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0057% fail on Load security
      • 0.0057% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0057% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on NOx sensor (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0057% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.66% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0057% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0057% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering linkage components (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Steering arm (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.0057% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0057% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0057% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
      • 0.0057% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.080% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.080% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.080% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0057% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0057% fail on Steering column
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.091% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels (45% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
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