2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

16,105 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    911 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.8%
  2. Brakes19.9%
  3. Suspension18.1%
  4. Tyres9.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Body & chassis5.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.0%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2013 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2013 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,105 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).