SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.0% pass rate
from 778 tests in 2021
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Suspension arm (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.90% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.90% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Other passenger's door (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
    • 0.64% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Towbar condition
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.77% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.77% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.13% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.90% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.90% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
    • 0.26% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.64% fail on Size/type
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 0.26% fail on Airbags
      • 0.26% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
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