2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

142 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 142 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.6%
  2. Brakes26.8%
  3. Suspension20.4%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Tyres7.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2001 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 142 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).