2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

3,797 MOT tests in 2024. 47.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time47.0%
Failed or needed repairs53.0%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,797 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.0%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    230 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.9%
  2. Brakes26.7%
  3. Suspension23.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks16.7%
  6. Tyres11.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  8. Steering6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.2%

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 2007 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 47.0% of 2007 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,797 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 SEAT Ibiza?

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

Is the 2007 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).