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SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2003
49.5% pass rate
from 2,128 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Stop lamp (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp levelling device (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.047% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.094% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Front passenger's door (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 0.80% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.42% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Hose
      • 0.047% fail on Pipe
      • 0.047% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Load security (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Tailgate (20 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Tailgate condition (25 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
    • 0.094% fail on Integral vehicle structure (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.047% fail on Chassis
      • 0.047% fail on Chassis condition
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.047% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 11% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.19% fail on Brake drums (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Lever
        • 0.047% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.56% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.047% fail on Valves
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Servos
    • 0.094% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.047% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.047% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.094% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.047% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.047% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.047% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.047% fail on Other components
        • 0.047% fail on Steering component
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.094% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.094% fail on Rams
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.28% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.094% fail on Condition
    • 0.094% fail on Attachment
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