2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

13,668 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,668 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    797 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.9%
  2. Brakes22.1%
  3. Lights & electrics18.6%
  4. Tyres10.6%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2011 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2011 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,668 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).