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SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2008
49.8% pass rate
from 8,116 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Springs (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Coil springs (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Coil spring (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (19% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.099% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Sub-frames (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.086% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies) (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.049% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.049% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.049% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.037% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.58% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.086% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Valves
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Leaks (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.012% fail on Condition
    • 0.012% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Joints (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Belts (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
    • 0.36% fail on Body (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Body condition
    • 0.33% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.049% fail on System (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.062% fail on Undertray
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.025% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Non catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (23% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.099% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Emission control equipment (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
        • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.59% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.049% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.049% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.049% fail on Rams (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pump
    • 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.049% fail on Prescribed areas (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.062% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
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