2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

17,858 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,858 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    991 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    397 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.1%
  2. Suspension15.4%
  3. Brakes14.3%
  4. Tyres10.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

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 2015 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2015 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,858 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 SEAT Ibiza?

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

Is the 2015 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).