2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

1,416 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,416 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    76 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.1%
  2. Brakes22.8%
  3. Suspension21.3%
  4. Body & chassis15.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks14.3%
  7. Tyres12.6%
  8. Steering7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  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 2005 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2005 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,416 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 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).