2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

2,686 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,686 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    189 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.4%
  2. Brakes28.4%
  3. Suspension21.6%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.0%
  6. Tyres12.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  8. Steering5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.6%

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: position 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 2006 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2006 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,686 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 SEAT Ibiza?

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

Is the 2006 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).