2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 SEAT Ibiza MOT pass rate and common faults

8,193 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,193 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    388 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    224 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: not working1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    72 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    57 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Brakes3.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2020 SEAT Ibiza?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2020 SEAT Ibiza cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,193 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 SEAT Ibiza?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 SEAT Ibiza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).