2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

10,279 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,279 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    551 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension25.5%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Brakes21.5%
  4. Tyres10.2%
  5. Body & chassis9.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  8. Steering5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2010 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,279 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).