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SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.4% pass rate
from 15,005 tests in 2021
(10% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance (99% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.97% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (25% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.020% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
        • 0.0067% fail on Pivot
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (94% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.033% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Master cylinder (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.047% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0067% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0067% fail on Other components
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.7% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0067% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0067% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (16% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0067% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0067% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0067% fail on Bellows
    • 0.0067% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (13% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Drive shafts (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Joints (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
    • 0.49% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0067% fail on Catch
      • 0.040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.19% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.060% fail on Undertray
    • 0.053% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.053% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0067% fail on Panel
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0067% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0067% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0067% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0067% fail on Load security
      • 0.0067% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0067% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0067% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0067% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0067% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0067% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.060% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0067% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0067% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (33% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Rams (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0067% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0067% fail on Requirements
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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