2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

289 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 289 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.8%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks17.3%
  4. Brakes14.5%
  5. Body & chassis11.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Steering5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.7%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2002 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2002 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 289 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 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).