2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

8,643 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,643 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    473 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.0%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Brakes24.1%
  4. Body & chassis11.2%
  5. Tyres10.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  8. Steering8.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2009 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2009 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,643 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).