2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

18,236 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    1,242 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    501 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  6. Washers: not working2.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    466 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.0%
  2. Tyres10.5%
  3. Brakes10.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  5. Lights & electrics7.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%

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 2016 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2016 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,236 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).