Seat Ibiza Cl Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Seat Ibiza Cl car check
Is the Seat Ibiza Cl reliable? We analysed 868 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Ibiza Cl is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza Cl.
Seat Ibiza Cl Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza Cl. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Ibiza Cl MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Seat Ibiza Cl to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Seat Ibiza Cl Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Ibiza Cl fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Ibiza Cl Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza Cl owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Ibiza Cl MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Ibiza Cl year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 344 | 62.8% | 66,842 | 83,147 | 99,012 |
| 1995 | 464 | 63.8% | 70,274 | 88,402 | 104,621 |
How Long Does a Seat Ibiza Cl Last?
Based on 186 Seat Ibiza Cl vehicles on UK roads.
Seat Ibiza Cl Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza Cl MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Ibiza Cl
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
63.8% MOT pass rate from 464 tests
62.8% MOT pass rate from 344 tests
The best year to buy a used Seat Ibiza Cl is 1995, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 63.8% across 464 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Seat Ibiza Cl Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza Cl THIS CAR | 62.9% | 868 | 85,115 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Ibiza | 73.7% | 3,964,856 | 60,259 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Leon | 78% | 3,000,659 | 70,859 mi | 26 yrs |
| Seat Alhambra | 72.5% | 690,916 | 95,606 mi | 30 yrs |
| Suzuki Fl 125 S Dw K8 Address | 85.9% | 1,341 | 8,014 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza Cl trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Seat Ibiza ClShould you buy a used Seat Ibiza Cl?
The Seat Ibiza Cl has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.9% across 868 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Seat Ibiza Cl are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (103 recorded failures), exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (53), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (49). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Seat Ibiza Cl owner drives around 5,636 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Seat Ibiza Cl models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.