2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

5,269 MOT tests in 2024. 48.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.7%
Failed or needed repairs51.3%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    322 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.1%
  2. Brakes29.6%
  3. Suspension27.0%
  4. Body & chassis16.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.9%
  6. Tyres12.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  8. Steering8.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2008 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 48.7% of 2008 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,269 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).