SEAT Ibiza MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.0% pass rate
from 13,459 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ibiza is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (37% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (23% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Front fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Front fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0074% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.082% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Side repeaters (53% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.074% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.037% fail on Horn
      • 0.0074% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.074% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0074% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes
    • 0.72% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Cable
    • 0.61% fail on Brake performance (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer (18 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance (18 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.052% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0074% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.074% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.074% fail on Hand lever (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.074% fail on Lever
    • 0.022% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0074% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0074% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0074% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0074% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0074% fail on Other components
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0074% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.63% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.0074% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0074% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.22% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.022% fail on Springs
      • 0.022% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.022% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0074% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame (24 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0074% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates (44% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.052% fail on Transmission
      • 0.052% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Joints
        • 0.0074% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0074% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0074% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0074% fail on Body
      • 0.0074% fail on Panel
    • 0.0074% fail on Doors
      • 0.0074% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0074% fail on Catch
  • 0.097% fail on Steering
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0074% fail on Operation
  • 0.097% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.074% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • SEAT Ibiza (2017 on)
    Excellent 1.0-litre petrol engine. Calm and comfortable ride quality. Big boot. Improved infotainment from 2021.

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