2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

13,268 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,268 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    647 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  10. Washers: not working1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes20.8%
  2. Lights & electrics19.3%
  3. Suspension19.3%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Body & chassis7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.0%

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 2012 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2012 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,268 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).