SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2016
76.3% pass rate
from 18,694 tests in 2021
(49% worse than other 2016 cars)
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.3% fail on Visibility (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Window
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums (98% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.043% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt
          • 0.064% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pedal
    • 0.059% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0053% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0053% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0053% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (91% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0053% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0053% fail on Pipes
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Horn (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0053% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0053% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.021% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0053% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (47% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Joints (51% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0053% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0053% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.053% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0053% fail on Panel
    • 0.043% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.043% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.043% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Doors
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0053% fail on Hinge
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0053% fail on Load security
      • 0.0053% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0053% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0053% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment (73% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0053% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (53% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0053% fail on Other components
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering component
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
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