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SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2014
71.8% pass rate
from 20,359 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (99% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Dipswitch (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0098% fail on Matched pair (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Reversing lamps (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Reversing lamps (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamp switch (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.093% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0049% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.079% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Main beam tell-tale (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.039% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0049% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.020% fail on Switch
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (78% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.074% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.054% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0049% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.8% fail on Brakes (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (15% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (16% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Cable
        • 0.0049% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.77% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.088% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Valves (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0098% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0098% fail on Leaks (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0049% fail on Other components
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.093% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Mounting
    • 0.78% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0049% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0049% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (64% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0098% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0049% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0049% fail on Axles
      • 0.0049% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0049% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0049% fail on Suspension unit
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust system (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0049% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.059% fail on Body
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0098% fail on Panel
    • 0.034% fail on Doors (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0098% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0098% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0098% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0049% fail on Floor
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0098% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0098% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0098% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0049% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.034% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.72% fail on Steering
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Steering arm (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Other components
        • 0.0098% fail on Steering linkage (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Other components
      • 0.0049% fail on Rams
    • 0.069% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0049% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0049% fail on Load limiters
      • 0.0049% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0098% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0098% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
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