Seat Ibiza Cl Impact Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Ibiza Cl Impact reliable? We analysed 506 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Ibiza Cl Impact is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza Cl Impact.
Seat Ibiza Cl Impact Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza Cl Impact. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Ibiza Cl Impact MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Seat Ibiza Cl Impact to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Seat Ibiza Cl Impact Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Ibiza Cl Impact fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Ibiza Cl Impact Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza Cl Impact owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Ibiza Cl Impact MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Ibiza Cl Impact year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 127 | 59.1% | 66,894 | 85,080 | 109,061 |
| 1994 | 351 | 56.1% | 66,374 | 81,502 | 101,654 |
How Long Does a Seat Ibiza Cl Impact Last?
Based on 128 Seat Ibiza Cl Impact vehicles on UK roads.
Seat Ibiza Cl Impact Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza Cl Impact 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 Impact
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
59.1% MOT pass rate from 127 tests
56.1% MOT pass rate from 351 tests
The best year to buy a used Seat Ibiza Cl Impact is 1995, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 59.1% across 127 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.1% — 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 Impact 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 Impact THIS CAR | 57.9% | 506 | 85,148 mi | 32 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 |
| Hyundai IX20 SE Blue Drive | 96.8% | 1,011 | 35,238 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza Cl Impact trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Ibiza Cl Impact has an overall MOT pass rate of 57.9% across 506 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Seat Ibiza Cl Impact are seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (59 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (53), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (35). 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 Impact owner drives around 5,664 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 Impact models stay on UK roads for around 32 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.