2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

15,754 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    832 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    435 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Washers: not working1.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    264 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.7%
  2. Tyres8.5%
  3. Steering7.1%
  4. Brakes6.5%
  5. Lights & electrics6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%

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: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it 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 2017 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2017 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,754 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 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).