2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

8,493 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,493 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    208 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    193 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  5. Washers: not working0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    82 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    83 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.5%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics3.1%
  3. Brakes3.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2021 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,493 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

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